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HVE DevTest Infrastructure Platform

HOME OFFICE

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29 Apr 2026 at 15:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has completed the procurement process for the "HVE DevTest Infrastructure Platform," centred on hardware acquisition. The award notice pertains to the purchase of storage and network equipment as part of a call-off from a framework agreement. This procurement, with an award value of £726,189 GBP, focuses on delivery within the South East and South West regions of the United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, with the tender period concluding on 2nd March 2026. The contract period commenced on 31st March 2026 and is set to last until 1st November 2030, indicating a significant long-term engagement. The process has culminated in the award stage, successfully transitioning from planning and tender phases as of the publication date, 29th April 2026.

This procurement process opens avenues for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) interested in hardware supply, as the suitability criteria favoured SMEs, although not voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses with a focus on manufacturing or supplying storage, network equipment, and related hardware stand to benefit significantly from this opportunity, given the high value and extended duration of the contract. Leveraging this award can facilitate market penetration and expansion within the specified UK regions, enabling interested businesses to align their capabilities with government needs and priorities as articulated by the Home Office.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HVE DevTest Infrastructure Platform

Notice Description

Award notice for purchase of storage and network equipment

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9da7f5bb-fc0f-4953-b686-9ed83807c6ba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/314a7a12-470a-4748-9bbf-2261e72bda7e
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
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£726,189 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£726,189 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 1 Nov 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West 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
TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DESK TOP PUBLISHING MICRO SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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