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1885 - Gun Wharf Data Centre STW - 2025 - 2027

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)

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26 Aug 2025 at 16:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by the NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit, part of NHS England, involves a contract for data storage services titled "1885 - Gun Wharf Data Centre STW - 2025 - 2027." This procurement falls within the services industry category, specifically targeting data storage services, and will be implemented at the Gun Wharf location in the United Kingdom. The process reached the award stage and was completed as of 26th August 2025, with an active contract period from 1st August 2025 to 31st March 2027. The procurement method employed was direct, conducted below the threshold without competition, following the legal framework set by the UK's Public Contracts Regulations 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in data storage services and related IT solutions, particularly those capable of providing non-competitive, direct service arrangements. Large-scale service providers such as local councils or established IT infrastructure suppliers may find this contract beneficial due to the specificity of the services required and the steady revenue stream over the contract duration. As the tender requires efficient storage solutions to support NHS operations, businesses possessing robust technical capacity and the ability to collaborate with public sector entities are well-positioned to compete for future opportunities of this nature.

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Notice Title

1885 - Gun Wharf Data Centre STW - 2025 - 2027

Notice Description

Data centre storage provision to support SCW - 3 racks for 20 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058e05
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051378-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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

72317000 - Data storage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,366 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)
Contact Name
Non Clinical Procurement Team
Contact Email
scwcsu.justaskprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
02380627444

Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH
Postcode
SO50 5PB
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEDWAY COUNCIL

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