Award

Hawk Data Centre Facility Services

METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jul 2025 at 09:25

Award

12 Jun 2025 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Metropolitan Police Service, located in London, has completed the procurement process for "Hawk Data Centre Facility Services" under a direct award method to DATUM DATACENTRES LIMITED. The award, announced on 13th June 2025, pertains to the services industry category, primarily involving information technology services. The contract will commence on 19th July 2025 and is set to run until 3rd June 2031, with a potential maximum extension to 3rd June 2033. The procurement covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £14,097,048 (gross). This procurement process has reached the award stage, with the standstill period concluding on 17th July 2025.

This public procurement contract presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for firms specialising in data centre facility services. By engaging in this contract, businesses can expand their operational footprint across various UK regions, enhancing their service delivery capabilities in the public sector. Large-scale service providers and sole suppliers with technical expertise, like DATUM DATACENTRES LIMITED, are well-positioned to meet the requirements outlined, given the direct award was justified based on technical reasons. Companies in the IT sector looking to secure long-term contracts with potential renewal options would find such opportunities advantageous for sustaining and growing their business within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Hawk Data Centre Facility Services

Notice Description

Hawk Data Centre Facility Services 2025

Procurement Information

Datum, is the sole provider of the Hawk Data Centre

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0547d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037665-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,747,520 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 202511 months ago
Contract Period
18 Jul 2025 - 3 Jun 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2JL
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DATUM DATACENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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