Pure Storage Support Renewal Evergreen Subscription Gold

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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09 Jun 2026 at 13:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics (ONS), located in Newport, has concluded a procurement process titled "Pure Storage Support Renewal Evergreen Subscription Gold." This contract pertains to renewing hardware support for Pure Storage SANs integral to the Critical National Infrastructure, specifically within the VDI environment. The procurement, identified as CS-26-215, was carried out under limited competition due to its below-threshold nature, opting for the most cost-effective quotation. The contract was signed on 5th June 2026, with a service period starting from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2027, and holds a gross value of £40,684.58. Proact IT UK Limited, based in Chesterfield, has been selected as the supplier under this competitive tendering process.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in computer support services, particularly those adept in maintaining and supporting critical national infrastructure systems. With the ONS demonstrating a preference for competitive pricing, businesses that can deliver high-quality IT support at competitive rates stand to benefit. This is especially relevant for enterprises with a proven track record in the public sector or those looking to expand their footprint in government contracts, given the eligibility requirement typified by ONS’s procurement methodology under the limited competition framework.

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Notice Title

Pure Storage Support Renewal Evergreen Subscription Gold

Notice Description

Renew hardware support for 2 * Pure Storage SANs which are used in the VDI environment and are part of the Critical National Infrastructure at the company. This procurement was carried out by competitive quotation, where suppliers were identified and offered to provide a quote. ONS decided to go with the cheapest price available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b0f7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054343-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72610000 - Computer support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,903 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROACT IT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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