Award

Hardware Refresh Phase 2

AMBULANCE RADIO PROGRAMME

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Award

07 Aug 2025 at 14:28

Summary of the contracting process

The recent public procurement process titled "Hardware Refresh Phase 2" was conducted by the Ambulance Radio Programme, a buyer based in Bristol, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the industry category of Network Servers, with the primary objective to purchase hardware equipment and associated licences necessary for Datacentre and Trust refresh. The procurement method utilised was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement reached the award stage, with the tender period having concluded on 7th July 2025, and the contract period set between 8th and 14th July 2025. The awarded contract was published on 7th August 2025, with a total contract value amounting to £2,921,799 GBP.

This procurement presents notable opportunities for businesses involved in supplying network servers and related hardware solutions, particularly those equipped to fulfil framework agreements. While this specific tender has been completed, similar opportunities may arise, enhancing growth potential for businesses specialising in IT infrastructure and datacentre solutions. Although the procurement was not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms, like the supplier Exponential-e Ltd Primary, which successfully secured the contract, exemplify the scale of organisations typically well-suited to compete in such tenders. Engaging in future tenders could provide businesses with substantial projects that leverage their technical expertise and capacity for large-scale equipment delivery.

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Notice Title

Hardware Refresh Phase 2

Notice Description

Purchase of hardware equipment and associated licenses necessary for Datacentre and Trust refresh

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fc6aea67-983d-4484-941b-8b63c0cbbcdb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a40f2a6-1035-4055-aa71-eaeae7db13b7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48821000 - Network servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,921,799 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,921,799 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2025 - 14 Jul 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AMBULANCE RADIO PROGRAMME
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS32 4QL
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Bradley Stoke North
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXPONENTIAL-E LTD PRIMARY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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