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Hardware Request -HGST 102 JBOD

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR BEDFORDSHIRE

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29 May 2026 at 07:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a project titled "Hardware Request - HGST 102 JBOD" was conducted by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire. The industry category for this procurement is goods, specifically focusing on servers. Located at Bedfordshire Police HQ, this procurement process reached the award stage on 29th May 2026. The contract covers the procurement of HGST 102 JBODs with specific requirements including 102 20TB disks, a five-year no-return-disk warranty, dual PSU, dual IOM, and SAS. The procurement method employed was limited competition due to it being below the threshold, and the award was given to Softcat Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Buckinghamshire.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT hardware supply industry, especially those specialising in enterprise-level storage solutions such as disk arrays and servers. Businesses capable of providing high-capacity storage solutions with comprehensive warranties and support would be well-positioned to compete successfully in similar procurement opportunities. Companies interested in future engagements with public authorities could benefit from aligning their offerings with the requirements of sub-central government public authorities, such as Bedfordshire Police, to enhance their prospects in competitive bidding processes.

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Notice Title

Hardware Request -HGST 102 JBOD

Notice Description

HGST 102 JBOD with 102 20TB disks 5 years no return disk warranty Dual PSU Dual IOM SAS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a84a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050579-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48820000 - Servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,392 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 May 2026 - 29 May 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KEMPSTON
Postcode
MK43 9AX
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Kempston West
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

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