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Scality RING Geo Site 24x7 Support

DURHAM CONSTABULARY

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Award

10 Dec 2025 at 11:33

Summary of the contracting process

Durham Constabulary has concluded the procurement process for "Scality RING Geo Site 24x7 Support," classified under software support services with CPV code 72261000. This tender, executed through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, was aimed at securing around-the-clock support for a software-defined storage system deployed across multiple geographic sites. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the tender period ending on 28th October 2025, and the contract running from 18th January 2026 to 17th January 2027 in Durham, England. The award, amounting to £18,390.96 in GBP, was published on 10th December 2025.

This contract presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses engaged in software support services, particularly those capable of providing robust 24x7 support across diverse locations. Despite its award to Softcat PLC, a large-scale supplier, the procurement method suggests that competitive bids from small and medium enterprises could be viable in similar future tender processes. Businesses well-versed in software-defined systems and possessing a strong framework-agreement experience will likely find themselves well-positioned to compete in this market sector.

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Notice Title

Scality RING Geo Site 24x7 Support

Notice Description

Around-the-clock support plan for the Scality RING software-defined storage system, which is deployed across multiple physical locations (geo-sites).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f223bf45-b6b1-4adf-a454-62708be720b9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/754d5f2c-3435-45d8-8eb7-344499acdd6a
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,390 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,390 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
18 Jan 2026 - 17 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM CONSTABULARY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5TT
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
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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