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Pure Storage Maintenance

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE

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30 Jan 2026 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Pure Storage Maintenance" was conducted by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) and falls under the services industry category, specifically the maintenance of mainframe computers. The contract was part of the ITT documentation under the CCS Framework RM6098, focusing on Technology Products & Associated Services. It was carried out using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, covering regions in the North West and London, United Kingdom. The tender was in the award stage as of 30th January 2026, with the contract period commencing on 24th February 2025 and ending on 23rd February 2028. The total contract value is £118,220.24.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for business growth, especially for SMEs interested in the IT services sector, such as hardware and software maintenance and services. Given the classification of the procurement and the focus on technology products, businesses that specialise in mainframe computer maintenance and associated services, particularly those already operating within the CCS Framework, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a company's portfolio and expand its expertise within public sector frameworks, leading to potential partnerships and further business opportunities.

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Notice Title

Pure Storage Maintenance

Notice Description

NICE requires various products and services from Pure Storage - as listed in the ITT documentation. Applications are through the CCS Framework RM6098 -Technology Products & Associated Services 2 - Lot 1: Hardware and Software and Associated Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fe7ea9f4-1c8f-415f-9b49-ca6b7424a6b5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da243741-5f48-421d-af50-6d99866f211b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50312110 - Maintenance of mainframe computers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£118,220 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£118,220 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2025 - 23 Feb 2028 2-3 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
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE
Contact Name
Sharon Martin
Contact Email
sharon.martin@nice.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLI London

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AKHTER COMPUTERS

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