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T1051 - Infrastructure as a Service Managed Service Provider

Northern Ireland Co-Ownership Housing Association Ltd

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Apr 2026 at 12:41

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

30 Jan 2026 at 15:20

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Co-Ownership Housing Association Ltd has completed the award stage for the tender titled "T1051 - Infrastructure as a Service Managed Service Provider," with Meridian IT Ltd securing the contract valued at £975,864. The process, based on the competitive flexible procedure, involves delivering a fully managed Infrastructure-as-a-Service solution, including backup, disaster recovery, and other ongoing managed services. This procurement targets the IT services category, situated in the UKN region, and abides by the relevant Northern Irish devolved regulations. Key dates include the start of the contract period on 4th May 2026, extending until 3rd May 2031, with a standstill period ending on 24th April 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs specialising in comprehensive IT service management. Companies proficient in hosting, operating, securing, and supporting IT infrastructure 24x7x365 will find significant potential in contributing to and extending the capabilities of internal ICT teams. Engaging in such governmental contracts can enhance business credibility and reveal avenues for developing competitive service offerings. Businesses equipped with robust solutions for backup and disaster recovery, as well as ongoing IT support, are well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders, thereby expanding their market presence in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T1051 - Infrastructure as a Service Managed Service Provider

Notice Description

Co-Ownership is seeking to appoint a single Managed Service Provider (MSP) to deliver a fully managed Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) solution, including associated Backup-as a-Service (BaaS), Disaster Recovery-as-a-Service (DRaaS), and ongoing managed services. The successful Tenderer will be responsible for hosting, operating, securing, monitoring, and supporting Co-Ownership's core IT infrastructure on a 24x7x365 basis, acting as an extension of the internal ICT team.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06133c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034170-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£813,220 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
4 May 2026 - 3 May 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Northern Ireland Co-Ownership Housing Association Ltd
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 6GD
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Meridian IT Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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