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PROC/7303 - vSAN Replacement - AWARD

LONDON FIRE COMMISSION

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07 Jul 2025 at 13:36

Summary of the contracting process

The London Fire Commission has executed a contract for the replacement of servers associated with their VMware vSAN deployment, which hosts their virtual server infrastructure. This award, valued at £610,552.78, was granted to Specialist Computer Centres under a restricted procedure, reflecting the selective procurement method. The classified industry category is "Hardware" under the CPV scheme. The contract period runs from 1st May 2025 to 1st May 2026. The tender stage concluded before the award date on 30th April 2025, with the procurement process transitioning into the award stage as of 7th July 2025. The servers will be delivered to several locations including the United Kingdom and other regions such as the Channel Islands and Europe, marking a significant logistical scope.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in supplying IT hardware and server infrastructure. Enterprises with expertise in high-end server replacements and virtual infrastructure solutions are well-positioned to compete for future opportunities arising from this procurement. Additionally, businesses familiar with servicing public sector institutions and operating within restricted procurement processes will find prospects for engagement and expansion. Although the contract provides comprehensive coverage across specific locations, winning such tenders can boost credentials for competing in subsequent projects within and beyond the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

PROC/7303 - vSAN Replacement - AWARD

Notice Description

Replacement of servers that make up the VMware vSAN deployment which hosts the LFB virtual server infrastructure. The existing servers are approaching the end of service date.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-80db5df1-92be-4bb5-8a21-2f1a02affd7b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c5c5538-013c-4492-951e-fc91e88696a7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£610,552 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 1 May 2026 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
LONDON FIRE COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 0LL
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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