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Dell Services & Hardware - Further Competition via the NHSSBS DWS Framework ref SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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16 Jun 2025 at 15:26

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has completed a public procurement process titled "Dell Services & Hardware - Further Competition via the NHSSBS DWS Framework ref SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411." The procurement falls under the industry category of "Information systems and servers" and utilises a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement aimed to renew and replace Dell warranty and servers/storage/backup systems, crucial due to compatibility requirements with existing infrastructure. The contract, awarded to CDW Limited, is valued at £1,460,385.64 and covers the period from 9th June 2025 to 8th June 2030. This initiative took place in the North East of the United Kingdom, with key dates including the award date on 6th June 2025 and the publication of the award notice on 16th June 2025.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in information systems and server solutions, particularly those with expertise in Dell products. Ideal candidates for such opportunities include SMEs and businesses capable of navigating the NHS Shared Business Services Digital Workplace Solutions framework. The procurement encourages competition through an established framework, facilitating growth for companies adept in hardware and digital solutions. With the contract already awarded to CDW Limited, companies interested in similar opportunities should closely monitor future tenders from Durham County Council and other entities within the public sector frameworks.

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Notice Title

Dell Services & Hardware - Further Competition via the NHSSBS DWS Framework ref SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411

Notice Description

Durham County Council need to renew and replace both Dell warranty and servers/storage/backup systems and due to compatibility with other existing infrastructure, the items must be from Dell or one of their approved partners, therefore, the decision has been made to conduct a further competition via the NHS Shared Business Services Digital Workplace Solutions framework, ref SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9a19ab1d-200f-425e-92a3-92765cd00377
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79bc4bb4-c920-458a-994b-5b7f70cfc977
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48800000 - Information systems and servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,460,385 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2025 - 8 Jun 2030 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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UQ
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CDW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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