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UCS chassis and blade servers replacement

CITIZEN HOUSING GROUP LIMITED

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07 May 2026 at 14:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Citizen Housing Group Limited, aimed at replacing UCS chassis and blade servers crucial to their IT infrastructure, has recently concluded. The award was granted on 1st March 2026 to LIMA Networks Limited through a selective procurement method under a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £465,000, spans from 11th March 2026 to 10th March 2027 and focuses on computer equipment and supplies in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This procurement is categorised under services for the computer equipment industry, with an initial tender period that ended on 1st March 2026.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, especially appealing to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in computer equipment and IT infrastructure services. The targeted replacement of critical server infrastructure allows businesses with a focus on IT solutions to contribute their skills to enhance operational capabilities. Those within the West Midlands region or familiar with selective procurement processes, particularly those involved in call-offs from framework agreements, would find this tender well-suited to their capacities. With Citizen Housing Group Limited as the buying organisation, there is an opportunity for businesses to establish a strong partnership and expand their presence in the public procurement market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UCS chassis and blade servers replacement

Notice Description

This procurement relates to the replacement of critical server infrastructure located at the buying organization data center. The equipment underpins the organisation's core IT environment and supports the full production infrastructure estate. The current hardware has been in service for approximately 7-11 years and is approaching or has reached end-of-life and end-of-support status. Continued operation of unsupported infrastructure presents significant operational, security, and compliance risk. This is a capital replacement of essential infrastructure and does not represent an expansion of scope or increase in capacity beyond current operational requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6837948d-7d92-4407-9806-9a4ee5d46030
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87c458c4-ce7a-4fae-89d6-6fa197d2d407
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£495,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£465,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2026 - 10 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
CITIZEN HOUSING GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B37 7YN
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
Bickenhill
Westminster Constituency
Meriden and Solihull East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIMA NETWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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