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ECS Expansion

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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22 Dec 2025 at 14:26

Summary of the contracting process

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority, on behalf of the West Yorkshire Police, has awarded a contract for the expansion of ECS Storage, titled "ECS Expansion". This procurement falls under the category of servers and has been completed via a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The project is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom, with the contract period commencing on 5th January 2026 and concluding on 4th January 2031. The award was made to Softcat Plc, and the total contract value is £138,703.44. The procurement process has moved to the award phase, with the relevant details published on 22nd December 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of server hardware solutions. Companies like Softcat Plc, which is classified as an SME, are well-suited to compete in this sector due to the framework nature of the procurement, which can streamline procurement processes and foster ongoing business relationships. The project’s substantial timeline and strategic importance for regional law enforcement infrastructure highlight potential for business growth and long-term collaboration with a significant public sector body such as the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.

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Notice Title

ECS Expansion

Notice Description

West Yorkshire Combined Authority on behalf the West Yorkshire Police has awarded a contract for additional ECS Storage, The contract has been awarded via the 2821-2022 Hardware Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c1e46ff3-9e2e-494c-91a1-79514f9cccc5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3538039-186a-4e2e-bda1-b7058e150128
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48820000 - Servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£138,703 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£138,703 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 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
WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 2DE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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