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Virtual hosting hardware (Physical hardware to host virtual servers)

CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS

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02 Apr 2026 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Corporate Officer of the House of Lords has successfully completed the procurement process for a three-year agreement to acquire virtual hosting hardware, specifically intended for housing virtual servers. This contract, awarded to Pheonix Software Ltd, falls within the industry category of mainframe computer goods and operates under a direct procurement method without open competition. The entire procurement procedure was finalised on 1st April 2026, with the contract signed on 27th March 2026. The buyer organisation is situated in London, while the supplier is located in Pocklington, York, providing a national scope for the opportunity.

This contract offers significant opportunities for business expansion, especially for SMEs specialising in ICT infrastructure and mainframe systems. Given its direct award nature, businesses with established credentials and quality offerings in virtual server hosting hardware are well-placed to explore similar opportunities in the public sector. Companies not typically competing through open tenders can notice a streamlined process here maximising efficiency for growth within the central government domain.

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Notice Title

Virtual hosting hardware (Physical hardware to host virtual servers)

Notice Description

Virtual hosting hardware (Physical hardware to host virtual servers) - 3-Year Agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067b6c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030696-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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

30211000 - Mainframe computer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,443 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 0AA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHEONIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

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