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Secure Data Hosting for Police Scotland East Data Centre

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

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22 Apr 2025 at 12:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Scottish Police Authority encompasses a contract for secure data hosting services for the Police Scotland East Data Centre, falling under the data storage services industry category. This contract involves colocation services, power consumption, and storage capabilities, specifically located within the UKM region. The procurement approach followed a "limited" method without prior publication due to technical constraints, and the contract was awarded to Pulsant Limited on 31st March 2025, with a total contract value of £2,275,911 GBP. The procurement was tagged in the award stage and has proceeded to contract status as active. The related lot for this tender was cancelled. The buyer, with legal operations based at 1 Pacific Quay in Glasgow, primarily addresses public order and safety.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in secure data services and technical solutions, particularly those capable of delivering complex migration projects. While the procurement was conducted without a competitive bid due to technical reasons, it highlights key areas where data-driven or tech-oriented firms can engage with public bodies for future collaborations. Large enterprises with experience in handling high-risk, large-scale technical projects, similar to Pulsant Limited, would find themselves well-suited to meet such stringent requirements and potentially support Police Scotland in ongoing or future tech-based initiatives.

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Notice Title

Secure Data Hosting for Police Scotland East Data Centre

Notice Description

Colocation services, power consumption and storage capabilities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Secure production colocation services for Police Scotland's East Data Centre

Procurement Information

As a migration of this complexity and scale has never been carried out before by Police Scotland, this makes the risk profile very high. A market review and internal assessment has identified substantial risks associated with migrating to a new supplier, including:

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050598
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016222-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

72317000 - Data storage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,275,911 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementtenders@scotland.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1786895668

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G51 1DZ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Govan
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PULSANT

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