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Provision of a Hybrid Network Attached Storage (NAS) Solution

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE POLICE

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21 Oct 2025 at 07:29

Summary of the contracting process

The contract for the provision of a Hybrid Network Attached Storage (NAS) Solution has been awarded by Nottinghamshire Police, with the buying organisation located in Nottingham, East Midlands, United Kingdom. The industry category for this procurement is 'Data storage services' (CPV code: 72317000). The procurement stage has moved to the 'Award' phase, with the contract having been awarded to Softcat PLC on 2nd October 2025. The contract commencement is scheduled for 31st March 2026, with an end date of 1st April 2031. This procurement process followed a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, catering to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data storage solutions, particularly those with expertise in offering hybrid NAS systems. Companies adept at providing innovative and reliable data storage services can leverage this contract to enhance their market position, particularly if they can meet the technological and service delivery expectations of public sector organisations like Nottinghamshire Police. SME businesses that can provide competitive services and solutions within this framework will find this contract particularly advantageous for long-term business growth and establishing themselves as preferred suppliers in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Hybrid Network Attached Storage (NAS) Solution

Notice Description

For the provision of a Hybrid Network Attached Storage (NAS) Solution. The contract will run for 5 years following an 8-week implementation period, The total potential value of the contract is PS682,940.93. The successful supplier is Softcat PLC.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-89d0e630-7e2d-4f4d-a186-89b24a7b08d3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0a80519-aa0d-450e-93d8-7fba4ad936be
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£682,940 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£682,940 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2031 Over 5 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
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 8PP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Gedling
Electoral Ward
Calverton
Westminster Constituency
Sherwood Forest

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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