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Storage Area Network Replacement and maintenance

KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK BOROUGH COUNCIL

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27 Apr 2026 at 12:54

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract titled "Storage Area Network Replacement and Maintenance" has been initiated by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council, a regional authority based in King's Lynn, UKH16. The procurement is categorised under data-processing machines and focuses on SAN storage arrays replacement. The procurement method utilised was a limited procedure, conducted as a mini competition on the CCS Framework RM6098 for Technology Products & Associated Services. Although the tender stage is complete, the contract was signed on 24th April 2026, with Boxxe Limited, a large company from York, being awarded the contract valued at 144,042.88 GBP. Despite one lot being cancelled, the award remains active, catering to storage system needs without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in data-processing hardware and technology services, offering prospects in storage system enhancement and maintenance sectors. Companies with expertise in integrating hardware into existing systems, maintaining compatibility, and delivering consistent operational processes could benefit significantly. The procurement process aligns with organisations proficient in managing SAN arrays, ensuring availability and functionality, which is a valuable asset for businesses looking to expand their footprint within public sector frameworks. Collaborating with regional authorities like King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council provides a lucrative path for growth, especially for those aiming to penetrate or reinforce their market presence in the UK technology products industry.

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Notice Title

Storage Area Network Replacement and maintenance

Notice Description

SAN storage arrays replacement with a similar platform that provides equivalent capacity, availability, and functionality, while maintaining compatibility with existing SAN fabrics, hosts, and operational processes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SAN storage arrays replacement with a similar platform that provides equivalent capacity, availability, and functionality, while maintaining compatibility with existing SAN fabrics, hosts, and operational processes.

Procurement Information

This procurement was conducted as a mini competition on CCS Framework RM6098, Technology Products & Associated Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068bac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038058-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£144,042 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20262 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
KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KING'S LYNN
Postcode
PE30 1EX
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH52 North and West Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH16 North and West Norfolk

Local Authority
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Electoral Ward
St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas
Westminster Constituency
North West Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOXXE

Further Information

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