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EHRC 2021-26 IT Server Refresh

EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "EHRC 2021-26 IT Server Refresh" was conducted by the Equality and Human Rights Commission, based in Manchester, England. This tender, falling under the industry category of Networks, involved a call-off from an NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions framework agreement. It aimed at refreshing IT server infrastructure and included the provision, installation, and configuration of new servers and network equipment, along with professional services to migrate existing services. The award notice, most recently updated on 22 April 2026, confirms that the procurement stage is complete, with a total contract value of £288,808.06. The contract, active until 1 March 2027, is set for delivery in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs specialising in IT services, consulting, and software development. Organisations equipped to deliver high-quality network solutions and manage complex migrations will be particularly well-suited to engage in such ventures. As the procurement method was selective and based on a framework agreement, businesses participating in similar frameworks could leverage their established relationships and qualifications. The focus on server and network equipment provisioning and configuration can offer valuable chances for firms aiming to expand their footprint in IT infrastructure development and support within public sector bodies.

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Notice Title

EHRC 2021-26 IT Server Refresh

Notice Description

Provision of a new server and network equipment and associated professional services to install and configure, including migration of current services to the new environment. Call-off from NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8ab26c6-78b3-4544-91e1-a8c61dc5bced
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

48820000 - Servers

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£288,808 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£288,808 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
21 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jan 2021 - 1 Mar 2027 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
EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M4 3AQ
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CANCOM MANAGED SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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