Planning

Mainframe Micro Processor Requirements

STUDENT LOANS COMPANY

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08 Aug 2025 at 13:19

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process announced by the Student Loans Company, a central government public authority, involves a contract for "Mainframe Micro Processor Requirements" targeting the power needs of their IBM estate. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a planned start on 1st December 2025 and completion on 30th November 2030. The opportunity is classified under the 'goods' category, and it encapsulates areas like mainframe hardware, computer storage units, and server equipment. The procurement notice was initially published on 8th August 2025, and the process is scheduled to progress with a future notice on 1st November 2025. The entire contract is valued at £2,760,000 (gross) and involves delivery within the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in IT hardware, particularly enterprises experienced in providing mainframe infrastructure and solutions. Companies with a robust supply chain capable of delivering complex computer structures and those familiar with public sector procurement are well-suited to participate. As the contracting authority is a central government entity, it promises stability and potential for long-term collaboration, providing businesses with a pivotal opportunity to expand their footprint in the government and educational sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mainframe Micro Processor Requirements

Notice Description

A new procurement to obtain power requirements for the SLC IBM estate.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05843e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047296-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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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
£2,300,000 £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 Nov 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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