Planning

Infrastructure Storage Refresh

STUDENT LOANS COMPANY

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Planning

08 Aug 2025 at 13:13

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Student Loans Company, a central government public authority based in Darlington, United Kingdom, is in the planning stages of a procurement process entitled "Infrastructure Storage Refresh". This tender is aimed at acquiring storage solutions for their IBM estate, which includes mainframe hardware, computer storage units, and computer servers. The procurement falls under the goods category and is valued at £1,600,000 excluding VAT. The contract term is planned to begin on 1st December 2025 and conclude on 30th November 2030. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a planned notice date set for 1st October 2025, giving businesses ample time to prepare their submissions.

This tender offers significant opportunities for companies specialising in IT infrastructure, particularly those with a focus on mainframe hardware and storage solutions. Companies providing competitive solutions that include manufacturer's warranties and extended maintenance services may find this an attractive opportunity. The tender is well-suited for businesses capable of offering long-term service agreements and possessing a strong portfolio in the relevant CPV categories, such as computer storage units and servers. Engaging in this procurement could lead to considerable growth and establishment within the public sector market for the awarded company.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Infrastructure Storage Refresh

Notice Description

A new procurement to obtain storage requirements for the SLC IBM estate. It is envisaged to have the manufacturer's warranty included , in addition up to an additional 2 years maintenance and service agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05843c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047292-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

30211200 - Mainframe hardware

30233100 - Computer storage units

48822000 - Computer servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STUDENT LOANS COMPANY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 1RW
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Red Hall & Lingfield
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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