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Data Centre Refresh

TRAFFORD COUNCIL

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21 Feb 2025 at 16:04

Summary of the contracting process

Trafford Council has completed a procurement process for a Data Centre Refresh in the industry category of Software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000) and IT services (CPV code 72000000) across the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a direct award method and was valued at £244,000. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 19 January 2025, the start of the contract on 1 February 2025, and it will run until 31 January 2028. The contract has been awarded to Phoenix Software Limited, and the award was published on 21 February 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in IT services and software package provision, particularly those capable of handling large-scale data centre projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are likely to find this type of contract well-suited to their capabilities. The successful completion of such a contract can significantly bolster a company's portfolio, demonstrating its ability to handle substantial, long-term projects for public sector entities.

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Notice Title

Data Centre Refresh

Notice Description

Data Centre Refresh

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dc56c8f-f096-4355-91ea-9186f6a4fc82
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£244,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£244,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2028 2-3 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
TRAFFORD COUNCIL
Contact Name
Joanne Waddilove
Contact Email
joanne.waddilove@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7977555870

Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 7ZF
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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