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ICT-26-001 Disaster Recovery IBM Power System

COUNCIL FOR THE CURRICULUM, EXAMINATIONS AND ASSESSMENT

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18 Mar 2026 at 09:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, has awarded a contract for the procurement of an ICT Disaster Recovery IBM Power System. The procuring entity, The Education Authority NI, handled the process on behalf of CCEA. The award status was active as of 18th March 2026, following the tender initiation, and the contract commenced on 16th March 2026, set to conclude on 15th June 2026. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically targeting computer equipment and data-processing machines within the information technology industry, using a below-threshold procurement method. The contracting process was administered under Northern Irish devolved regulations.

There are growth opportunities for businesses specialising in computer systems integration and related equipment supply, as demonstrated by the successful bid from COMPUTER SYSTEMS INTEGRATION LIMITED, a London-based SME. This tender process presents a viable route for SMEs focused on ICT solutions to extend their market reach, particularly in government-related information technology infrastructure projects. The requirement for supply, installation, and maintenance services provides potential business expansion through service delivery and long-term support agreements.

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Notice Title

ICT-26-001 Disaster Recovery IBM Power System

Notice Description

On behalf of CCEA, EA invited tenders for the supply, installation/configuration and delivery of a new Disaster Recovery IBM Power System along with appropriate warranty and Maintenance SLA

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066d0b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024399-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)

30230000 - Computer-related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£76,674 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 15 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNCIL FOR THE CURRICULUM, EXAMINATIONS AND ASSESSMENT
Additional Buyers

THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 3BG
Post Town
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTER SYSTEMS INTEGRATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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