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19 Jun 2026 at 14:07

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19 Jun 2026 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council has completed a procurement process titled "Additional Disk Storage_26," focusing on ICT hardware for their server upgrade programme. The procurement falls under the category of computer equipment and supplies and was acquired through a selective method under an existing framework. The process culminated in the award stage on 19th June 2026, with activities scheduled to commence from 22nd June 2026 and conclude by 21st September 2026. The location for this project is specified as Liverpool, within the UKD72 region. The contract was awarded to INSIGHT DIRECT (UK) LTD, demonstrating a coordinated effort between local governmental and private sector organisations.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses in the technology sector, particularly those specialising in computer equipment and hardware solutions. Companies that can provide reliable support and deployment services in line with municipal upgrade schedules are well poised to compete in similar future tenders. Such contracts offer a substantial growth pathway by providing access to public sector markets and the possibility of further collaborations with governmental bodies like the Liverpool City Council. The structured and selective procurement approach underscores the importance of being part of qualified frameworks to enhance competitive positioning.

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Notice Title

Additional Disk Storage_26

Notice Description

The Council requires the following ICT hardware: Part No. / Serial: 210-ASTY_3400020876146.1_1 consisting of: 10 X P1 NVME SED NON-FIPS SSD 3.84TB UPG 1 X ProSupport with 4-Hour Onsite Service Initial, 31 Month(s) 1 X ProDeploy PowerStore Hardware Component Devices to be provided in accordance with agreed timescales to support the Council's server upgrade program.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b95f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058190-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
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

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£167,305 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£167,305 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 21 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

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