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IT Data Storage

The Centre For Ecology & Hydrology

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10 Aug 2026 at 09:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Ecology & Hydrology bought a new IT data storage solution to replace its existing technology. The requirement is classified as data storage services, although the main procurement category is goods, indicating a purchase centred on storage infrastructure or equipment rather than a general IT support service. Delivery is associated with the buyer’s Oxfordshire operation, identified by the OX10 8BB postcode. The requirement is relevant to suppliers that provide data storage platforms, systems integration and related implementation services capable of replacing established storage technology for a public research organisation. The buyer is The Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, a UK environmental research organisation.

This procurement is complete and has been awarded. It used a selective procedure as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender submission deadline was 30 March 2026 at 12:00. The estimated procurement value was £2,000,000. Computer Systems Integration Ltd was awarded the contract on 29 June 2026 for £2,216,351. The contract runs from 29 June 2026 to 28 June 2031. The award is active. The recorded procurement was considered suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises. The published outcome therefore identifies both the route to market and the supplier selected for this five-year data storage replacement requirement.

This award confirms a substantial, multi-year requirement for replacement data storage technology at The Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, delivered through a framework call-off. A credible future competitor would need to supply and integrate an enterprise data storage solution, manage the transition from existing technology and support reliable operation for a research organisation. Relevant strengths include proven systems integration, infrastructure delivery, migration planning and the ability to work within framework call-off procedures. The buyer’s stated suitability for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises indicates that smaller specialist providers can be relevant, particularly where they can demonstrate the technical capability, delivery capacity and implementation experience needed for a complete storage replacement rather than a standalone product sale.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Data Storage

Notice Description

To purchase a new data storage solution to replace our existing technology.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4acb6749-be59-4464-afe1-f6bfed7b7a73
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58de68c0-9e80-4100-bd63-95eb6e883f6a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72317000 - Data storage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,216,351 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 28 Jun 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Centre For Ecology & Hydrology
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
LL57 2UW
Postcode Area
Llandudno
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL32 Gwynedd
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Gwynedd
Electoral Ward
Canol Bangor
Westminster Constituency
Bangor Aberconwy

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Computer Systems Integration Ltd

Further Information

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