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Insight

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM

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09 Mar 2026 at 12:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Police And Crime Commissioner for Durham entails the provision of Dell Servers, with "Insight" as its project title. The contract has reached the award stage as of 9 March 2026, with an active contract signed on 18 February 2026. It covers a delivery region within the United Kingdom, specifically UKC1, with goods classified under network servers. The contract spans from 18 February 2026 to 17 February 2033. This sub-central government procurement, although beyond the threshold, employs an unknown method and involves an expenditure of £137,243.18 net. The purchase categorised under goods within the ICT sector reflects completion status regarding its tender process.

This tender presents ample scope for business expansion, particularly for companies involved in the network server industry. The awarded contract to INSIGHT DIRECT (UK) LTD underscores the opportunity for large-scale suppliers to cater to public sector needs for advanced technological infrastructure. The expansive duration of the contract offers sustained growth prospects, appealing to IT firms looking to secure a long-term foothold in government procurement. Businesses with forte in deploying cutting-edge server solutions will find this contract especially lucrative, given its rich, specialised delivery requirements.

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Notice Title

Insight

Notice Description

Provision of Dell Servers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066540
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020851-2026
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48821000 - Network servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£137,243 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 2026 - 17 Feb 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5TT
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

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