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COV - Data Centre Services

Coventry City Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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13 Nov 2025 at 15:14

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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19 Sep 2025 at 20:31

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Coventry City Council has completed the procurement process for "COV - Data Centre Services," focusing on upgrading ICT components such as the Storage Area Network, servers, and VM Ware, under a selective procurement method through the NHS-SBS Digital Workplace Solution. The contract, awarded to Proact IT UK Ltd, commenced on 1st April 2026 and will run through 14th September 2031, with a potential two-year extension based on performance criteria. This procurement falls under the 'goods' category, encompassing network systems, information systems, and servers, with the project geographically centred in Coventry, UK.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for large IT service providers capable of delivering comprehensive data centre services, including network upgrades and installation of communication and computing equipment. Businesses with expertise in hardware replacement, environment right-sizing, and disaster recovery solutions can find significant growth prospects, given the emphasis on infrastructure renewal and system resilience. Moreover, the structured framework offers a competitive platform to engage in public sector projects, enhancing business visibility and establishing long-term client relationships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

COV - Data Centre Services

Notice Description

COV - Data Centre Services Prior Information Notice (PIN) to a potential upcoming Procurement. Coventry City Council is preparing for a future procurement in relation to upgrade their ICT requirements for Storage Area Network and its relevant Servers and VM Ware. This procurement exercise will be done though NHS-SBS - Digital Workplace Solution using our e. Tendering platform In.Tend. The pre-qualified suppliers pre-qualified for this framework are requested to register themself via http://www.csw-jets.co.uk/ link to participate for this Tender, if not already registered.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059e86
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073623-2025
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

32427000 - Network system

32428000 - Network upgrade

48800000 - Information systems and servers

48821000 - Network servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£548,654 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£548,654 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 14 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Coventry City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5RR
Postcode Area
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

PROACT IT UK LIMITED

Proact IT UK Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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