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Purchase of HP storage array.

BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE AUTHORITY

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06 Nov 2025 at 11:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the British Transport Police Authority involves the purchase of HP storage arrays, specifically, 2x HPE MSA 2070 16Gb storage arrays and associated equipment. This process falls under the goods industry category, with a procurement method classified as "Below threshold - unknown." The contract has been awarded to SOFTCAT PLC through a competitive request for quote. The procurement is complete, with the contract active from 13th October 2025 to 12th November 2025. The delivery locations cover various regions across the United Kingdom, ensuring wide geographical coverage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth in the tech and IT hardware sectors, particularly for businesses that can supply computer equipment and meet the specified requirements. Companies with expertise in delivering storage solutions similar to HPE MSA 2070 arrays would find this procurement advantageous. Although SOFTCAT PLC was awarded the contract, similar future contracts might arise from public authorities like British Transport Police Authority, providing an ongoing opportunity for tech firms to expand their client base within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Purchase of HP storage array.

Notice Description

Purchase of 2x HPE MSA 2070 16Gb storage arrays and associated equipment by competitive request for quote.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dbb6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071582-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,700 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 12 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialservices@btp.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9TJ
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
Knightsbridge & Belgravia
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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