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Datacentre Core Network

DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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17 Apr 2026 at 07:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council with the tender title "Datacentre Core Network" falls within the goods industry category, specifically network infrastructure, with delivery in the region of UKG36, United Kingdom. The process has reached the completion stage, with a contract awarded on 17 April 2026. The council seeks to replace end-of-support core and data centre network hardware through this infrastructure project. The procurement method was limited, utilising an approved call-off via the NHS SBS Framework, and contracts were awarded without prior publication of a call for competition, as the procurement falls outside the directive's scope.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth for businesses involved in IT services, consulting, software development, and network infrastructure management. Given the detailed focus on network infrastructure, companies that can offer high-quality and competitive-priced solutions will be well-placed to vie for such contracts. Notably, large corporations such as Dell Corporation Ltd have been successful in securing part of this tender, reflecting the potential for emerging businesses to tap into public sector contracts in collaboration with established entities or by offering niche services. Additionally, the reliance on frameworks suggests that businesses familiar with collaborative procurement methods may find a smoother path to engagement with public authorities like Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council.

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Notice Title

Datacentre Core Network

Notice Description

Infrastructure project aimed at replacing end-of-support (EoS) core and data centre network hardware

Lot Information

Lot 1

Infrastructure project aimed at replacing end-of-support (EoS) core and data centre network hardware

Procurement Information

Approved call off via NHS SBS Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0684b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034947-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

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


CPV Codes

32424000 - Network infrastructure

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUDLEY
Postcode
DY1 1HF
Post Town
Dudley
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
TLG36 Dudley

Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
St. James's
Westminster Constituency
Dudley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELL

Further Information

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