Planning

Pre-Market Engagement - Network Refresh - NAC & HBH DC

YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

10 Nov 2025 at 14:48

Summary of the contracting process

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a pre-market engagement concerning a Network Refresh in the North Yorkshire region. This process, titled "Pre-Market Engagement - Network Refresh - NAC & HBH DC," focuses on enhancing the data centre networking solutions for North Yorkshire Police, aiming to support their ICT infrastructure for emergency services. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage with a significant engagement milestone set for 9th January 2026, inviting interested suppliers to partake in a pre-market engagement questionnaire.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the IT services and software solutions sectors. Companies specializing in enterprise data centre solutions and networking infrastructure will find this engagement particularly beneficial. The procurement targets goods and services related to software packages and information systems, making it ideal for suppliers who can offer consulting, software development, internet services, and operational support. Potential suppliers will benefit from engaging in this process to better align their offerings with the requirements of the North Yorkshire Police's modern emergency service ICT infrastructure. The contract, once awarded, is expected to run from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2032, offering a long-term opportunity for growth and collaboration.

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Notice Title

Pre-Market Engagement - Network Refresh - NAC & HBH DC

Notice Description

North Yorkshire Police (NYP) is undertaking a soft market testing exercise to engage with potential suppliers and gain a comprehensive understanding of the current landscape of enterprise data centre networking solutions. The objective is to explore available products, services, and functionalities that can support the effective and efficient operation of a modern emergency service through centrally provisioned ICT infrastructure.

Planning Information

Access the pre-market engagement questionnaire at https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictender-details?tid=621953fb-f0bb-4c25-bc2b-b35abaacab17

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dde2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072479-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Elanor Hampshire
Contact Email
procurement@northyorkshire.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE2 North Yorkshire

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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