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Provision of Dell/EMC data storage support and maintenance

BANK OF ENGLAND

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22 Sep 2025 at 13:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Bank of England as the buying organisation for the contract titled "Provision of Dell/EMC data storage support and maintenance". This tender pertains to the industry category of data storage services and is regionally centred in England, United Kingdom. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Softcat PLC, a large-scale supplier, on 30th July 2025. The procurement was conducted through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The service provision is set to commence on 1st August 2025 and will conclude on 31st January 2027, with a total contract value of £1,903,465.20. The relevant procurement category focuses on services, highlighting a complete procurement process status.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in information technology services, particularly those specialising in data storage solutions and maintenance. While the contract has been awarded to Softcat PLC, businesses equipped with capabilities in servicing high-profile clients like financial institutions could consider aligning their services with such government or large organisational needs in future frameworks. Although this tender wasn't directly aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, businesses can still take note of the selective procurement methods employed here and the potential for substantial value contracts with comprehensive service requirements. Companies seeking to enter public sector procurement or strengthen their portfolios should take heed of such opportunities to better position themselves for similar tenders.

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Notice Title

Provision of Dell/EMC data storage support and maintenance

Notice Description

Provision of Dell/EMC data storage support and maintenance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-79fa351c-d6d0-47b5-9dc3-f082b2f70282
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c8f3036-86a4-4663-ab29-3ff2de6fae6d
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
£1,903,465 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,903,465 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jan 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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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