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North East Data Centre Hosting Primary - SBS24-145

NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)

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10 Mar 2025 at 13:23

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit (Hosted by NHS England) has completed the tender for North East Data Centre Hosting Primary (SBS24-145) in the industry category of Network Servers. This procurement involved sourcing a North East based tier-3 data centre to provide serviced rackspace hosting for NECS’ existing on-premises infrastructure. The scope includes services such as physical security, power, air conditioning, UPS, and environmental monitoring, with 24/7 access as needed and a fixed price for the contract duration. The tender was carried out through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, with key dates being the tender period end date on 7th March 2025 and the contract period from 20th March 2025 to 19th March 2026.

This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses involved in managed rackspace and data centre services, particularly those able to offer comprehensive, secure, and environmentally monitored IT infrastructure solutions. However, it is more suited to larger enterprises rather than SMEs or VCSEs, as indicated by the suitability criteria. The awarded contract, valued at £155,263.10, has been secured by I.T. Professional Services Limited, showcasing that companies with robust service offerings and the ability to meet stringent requirements can successfully compete in such tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

North East Data Centre Hosting Primary - SBS24-145

Notice Description

NECS' requirement for a North East based tier-3 data centre to provide serviced rackspace hosting for NECS' existing "on-prem" infrastructure. Fully managed rackspace to include physical security, power, aircon, UPS and environmental monitoring, 24x7 access on request and a fixed price for the contract duration.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eaa595a9-708e-4383-9740-f8a62ed41007
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41995b14-ce22-4eab-84c1-128f98d1816f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48821000 - Network servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£155,263 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£155,263 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2025 - 19 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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
NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 3YG
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Durham South
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

I.T. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Further Information

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