Award

Storage Expansion

NORTHUMBRIA POLICE

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29 Dec 2025 at 13:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Northumbria Police for "Storage Expansion" in the field of "Maintenance and repair of information technology equipment" has reached the award stage. The contract, valued at £206,963.98, is based in the North East of the United Kingdom and involves the enhancement and maintenance of existing storage infrastructure. The procurement method was selective, carried out through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract began on 23rd December 2025 and is set to conclude on 17th March 2027. The process is primarily geared towards small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with Northumbria Police acting as the contracting authority.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT infrastructure and maintenance services. Companies that have prior experience working with public sector frameworks or are adept at providing continuous storage solutions will find this contract particularly beneficial. With the specific focus on storage expansion, firms with innovative solutions in IT maintenance and repair will be well-suited to compete. The awarded contract to Akhter Computers Limited, an SME, highlights the competitive opportunity for similar scale businesses seeking growth in the public sector IT services domain.

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Notice Title

Storage Expansion

Notice Description

Northumbria Police require the support and maintenance of their existing storage infrastructure in the form of storage expansion and maintenance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cfad2013-4844-4654-8f26-560e1fe83932
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/677f1870-59db-4342-b907-fd418f52e53f
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50312600 - Maintenance and repair of information technology equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£206,963 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£206,963 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
23 Dec 2025 - 17 Mar 2027 1-2 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
NORTHUMBRIA POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 3PH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AKHTER COMPUTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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