Award

Server Hardware Solution

ST ALBANS CITY & DISTRICT

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Award

12 Sep 2025 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Server Hardware Solution" has been completed by ST ALBANS CITY & DISTRICT. This tender, categorised under 'Hardware' within the services industry, was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement took place in the South East of England, with the tender stage concluding on 28th March 2025. The contract began on 9th September 2025 and is set to end on 23rd September 2030. The total contract value is £259,884.21, and the procurement method was selective, aimed at ensuring a focused selection process for the suitable provider.

This tender represents a substantial business growth opportunity, particularly for large firms specialising in hardware solutions, like the awarded supplier, Boxxe Ltd. The selective procurement method indicates a competitive field fit for companies capable of negotiating effectively within framework agreements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were considered suitable for this tender, although the final award went to a large company. Companies with a strong portfolio of hardware solutions and the capacity to fulfil long-term contracts would be well-suited for similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

Server Hardware Solution

Notice Description

The Council is looking for a suitable provider for our server hardware solution.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b0b12442-87dc-42cd-b4d8-57f6f9b063fe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e1d80a5-1b6e-43c3-aeed-962266bbf8ff
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
Large

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
£259,884 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£259,884 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2025 - 23 Sep 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
ST ALBANS CITY & DISTRICT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST ALBANS
Postcode
AL1 3JE
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
St Albans
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
St Albans

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOXXE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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