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Support for Storage Area Network

TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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26 Jun 2026 at 10:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Support for Storage Area Network," was conducted by the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Authority. This contract is related to the maintenance and repair of information technology equipment, classified under the industry category of services. The primary location for this procurement is within the UKC region, specifically managed by the authorities situated in Tyne and Wear. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, with key dates marking the contract signing on 10th June 2026. The procurement method involved a direct award without prior publication via the Shared Business Services Framework for IT Hardware & Services.

This tender offers growth opportunities particularly for large businesses specialising in IT equipment maintenance, such as Dell Corporation Ltd, which successfully secured the contract. Given the contract's focus on supporting Dell Storage Area Networks, businesses with expertise in providing IT infrastructure solutions and service support will find this procurement well-suited to their capabilities. By engaging in direct awards like this, businesses can leverage established frameworks to enhance their service portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Support for Storage Area Network

Notice Description

Support of a Dell Storage Area Network

Procurement Information

Direct award via the Shared Business Services (SBS) Framework for the provision of IT Hardware & Services via the Link 4 Lot 1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bdf2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060228-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50312600 - Maintenance and repair of information technology equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,736 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
TYNE AND WEAR,
Postcode
SR5 3QY
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Washington North
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELL

Further Information

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