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NECS HPE Nimble Storage Warranty and Support

NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "NECS HPE Nimble Storage Warranty and Support" has concluded. This contract, organised by the NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit, provides support for Hewlett Packard Enterprise Nimble Storage. It falls under the services category within the information technology sector. The contract, facilitated by the NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit, is located in Durham, United Kingdom. The contract phase is complete, with CDW Limited chosen as the supplier. Valued at £37,866.66 excluding VAT, the contract was signed on 27th February 2026 and will commence on 25th April 2026, lasting until 24th March 2027. The procurement method was limited competition, due to being below the threshold.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises specialising in IT services, particularly those adept in warranty and support solutions. The contract aligns well with businesses looking to partner with public health sector organisations to expand their reach in a technical support capacity. While the direct competition for this tender was limited, it provides insights into future opportunities within the public authority sector, encouraging businesses to seek out similar procurements by the NHS or other government bodies. Collaboration and high-quality service offerings could position businesses favourably for prospective contracts.

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Notice Title

NECS HPE Nimble Storage Warranty and Support

Notice Description

Provision of Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Nimble Storage Warranty and Support for NECS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066814
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022195-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,866 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Apr 2026 - 24 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Additional Buyers

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 3YG
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CDW

Further Information

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