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Provision of Storage as a Service from Pure Storage

BANK OF ENGLAND

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10 Nov 2025 at 12:48

Award Notice
Award

22 Sep 2025 at 11:52

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Storage as a Service from Pure Storage" was managed by the Bank of England, headquartered in London, England. The contract falls under the industry category of data storage services, focusing on services within the United Kingdom. The tender, which used a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, has been awarded and completed. The relevant dates include an end date for the tender period on 21st October 2025, with the contract period starting on 25th October 2025 and ending on 25th October 2030. The award announcement was made on 10th November 2025, confirming Softcat PLC as the supplier, and the total contract value is £1,951,158.36.

This procurement opportunity presents significant prospects for businesses specialising in data storage services, especially those that are part of existing framework agreements. While the contract is not specially targeted towards SMEs or VCSEs, large-scale organisations experienced in providing comprehensive storage solutions would find this contract advantageous. Collaborating with a prestigious institution like the Bank of England could enhance a business's market reputation and offer opportunities for long-term partnerships and future procurement engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Storage as a Service from Pure Storage

Notice Description

Provision of Storage as a Service from Pure Storage.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-59db650d-3651-4b15-b606-df41fe13ce74
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20d091e7-1d70-44ab-9eb3-bd441629022c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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

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

CPV Codes

72317000 - Data storage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,951,158 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,346,482 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
24 Oct 2025 - 25 Oct 2030 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
BANK OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2R 8AH
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
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)
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Walbrook
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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