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Hyper Converged Infrastructure

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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20 Apr 2026 at 17:59

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31 Oct 2024 at 08:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Hyper Converged Infrastructure contract has been managed by West Midlands Combined Authority, located in Birmingham, England. This project falls under the hardware and network infrastructure category, with delivery scheduled within the West Midlands region. The contract, awarded to Bytes Software Services Ltd, addresses needs for hardware, subscriptions, software licensing, and product support service, with a contract period from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2027. The procurement method utilised was a call-off from a framework agreement, favouring SMEs and VCSEs, reflecting a strategic approach for selective engagement. This award, completed within competitive timelines, aligns with the organisation's initiative to enhance data management capabilities and virtual server hosting.

The tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses proficient in providing Hyper Converged Infrastructure solutions within the specified region. Companies experienced in network infrastructure and hardware supply, particularly those maintaining on-premises storage and compute resources, would find this contract highly beneficial. The emphasis on SMEs and VCSEs demonstrates West Midlands Combined Authority's commitment to fostering local economic contributions and encouraging wider participation from diverse business scales. The structured framework agreement approach offers a streamlined path for suppliers like Bytes Software Services Ltd, ensuring efficient resource allocation and robust support services. This contract, valued at £85,885.74 initially, alongside the previous supply contract worth £221,367.64, consolidates a substantial opportunity for sustained business engagement in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hyper Converged Infrastructure

Notice Description

Additional requirement for the current HCI contract, consisting of Hardware, Subscription, Software License and Product software support service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e255f5a4-28a8-4112-997a-121e83a18e67
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,885 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£307,252 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2026 - 21 Nov 2027 1-2 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
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3SD
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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