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File and Performance Storage (BCH)

HERTFORDSHIRE CONSTABULARY

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01 Jul 2026 at 17:46

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Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire Constabulary has completed a procurement process for the replacement of Dell Isilon File share nodes, focusing on data storage services within the technology industry. The project, titled "File and Performance Storage (BCH)," was specifically geared towards the East of England, United Kingdom, with delivery expected in areas specified by postal codes including AL5 4GZ. The tender was initiated as a call-off from a framework agreement and proceeded under a selective procurement method. The tender stage has concluded with an award status marked as active, with contracts effective from 29th May 2026 to 28th May 2031, and a total contract value of £1,294,179.85. This process reached the award stage, where Specialist Computer Centres were chosen as the supplier.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses in the data storage services sector, particularly for those capable of supplying sophisticated IT solutions that align with the needs of public safety and administrative operations. The estimated value and contract duration suggest significant business potential, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) equipped to engage with government frameworks. Strategic partners providing innovative storage solutions will benefit from alignment with progressive technology infrastructure projects in public service settings, facilitating long-term business expansion and partnership potential within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

File and Performance Storage (BCH)

Notice Description

Replacement of Dell Isilon File share nodes reaching an End-of-Life status.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ee388dac-92a1-4773-97b9-0744de43a413
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb4387e9-9cad-4420-bf20-413c92aac562
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72317000 - Data storage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,294,179 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,078,483 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
28 May 2026 - 28 May 2031 Over 5 years
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
HERTFORDSHIRE CONSTABULARY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ROYSTON
Postcode
SG8 7BZ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Royston Palace
Westminster Constituency
North East Hertfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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