Tender

IT2421- DATACENTRE HARDWARE REFRESH

WILTSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Feb 2026 at 11:13

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wiltshire Council is inviting bids for a datacentre hardware refresh under the contract titled "IT2421- DATACENTRE HARDWARE REFRESH." This tender falls within the IT services category and encompasses software package and information systems, IT consulting, software development, internet, support, and computer equipment supplies. The location for this procurement is Trowbridge, UKK15, United Kingdom. The process is currently in the tender stage, with an open procedure procurement method. Key deadlines include the submission of tenders by 16th March 2026 and the end of the enquiry period by 2nd March 2026. The contract period is set to start on 1st June 2026 and conclude by 1st June 2031, with a planned awarding announcement by 24th April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT hardware and support services to expand their operations by supplying Wiltshire Council's datacentre requirements. Companies offering comprehensive server, storage solutions, installation, migration, and lifecycle management services are particularly well-suited for this opportunity. Given the procurement's open procedure, SMEs can confidently compete, considering the award criteria focus on price. Successful bidders would benefit from a long-term relationship with a sub-central government entity, aligning with strategic growth initiatives in the public sector IT domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT2421- DATACENTRE HARDWARE REFRESH

Notice Description

Wiltshire Council requires a datacentre hardware refresh. Project scope includes supplies of servers, storage arrays, installation, migration, and comprehensive 5-year support and lifecycle management.. The existing infrastructure has been in service for several years and is now beyond manufacturer support, creating operational and security risks.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0656d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014655-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 1 Jun 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WILTSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Oluseun Ajisafe
Contact Email
oluseun.ajisafe@wiltshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TROWBRIDGE
Postcode
BA14 8JN
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK15 Wiltshire
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Trowbridge Central
Westminster Constituency
South West Wiltshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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