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DHSC: ARP: Hardware Refresh

FELICIA ANN FOX

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30 Jan 2025 at 14:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "DHSC: ARP: Hardware Refresh" project was overseen by Felicia Ann Fox from the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). This tender, classified under the CPV code 48821000 for network servers, focused on providing a hardware refresh for data centre firewalls. The contract has been awarded to Exponential-e and spans across the UK regions of England, Scotland, and Wales. Key dates include the tender period ending on 24 January 2025 and the contract period starting on 1 February 2025, with the completion date set for 31 January 2026. The procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total value of £597,001. The current status of the tender is complete, and it is in the award stage.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in network infrastructure and hardware solutions, particularly those with the capability to handle large-scale projects. Although the contract was not specified for SMEs or VCSEs, larger companies in the technology sector would benefit from participating in such tenders due to the substantial contract value and the potential for long-term partnerships with governmental bodies. Businesses that have a strong understanding of data centre requirements and the ability to deliver high-quality hardware components would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

DHSC: ARP: Hardware Refresh

Notice Description

Hardware refresh for Datacentre Firewalls

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-55ac1e78-0dec-4fd6-a7f2-552ceb37e5d6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6788a35c-bb20-4b2f-8207-0f179bb2ea41
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48821000 - Network servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£597,001 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£597,001 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FELICIA ANN FOX
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS32 4QL
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Bradley Stoke North
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXPONENTIAL-E

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