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06 Jul 2026 at 15:43

Summary of the contracting process

Lancaster and Morecambe College is currently in the tender stage for a project aimed at upgrading its server infrastructure. Located in Lancaster, the college is seeking a supplier to supply, deliver, install new server systems, and provide ongoing maintenance support. This initiative is part of their 7-year service refresh cycle. The tender process allows for electronic submissions in English and is being conducted as an open procedure. Key deadlines include an enquiry period ending on 20th July 2026, submission deadline on 5th August 2026, and an award date by 25th August 2026. The project, focused on the goods category, pertains chiefly to the IT services sector and encompasses regions such as Lancashire, South Cumbria, and North Yorkshire.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in IT infrastructure, offering a prospect to secure a long-term contract with a respected educational institution. The college serves a significant student and staff population, reflecting its mid-sized organisational nature. Suppliers with expertise in information systems, network servers, and IT support are ideally suited to bid on this contract. The contract includes growth potential through a maintenance renewal option, which can be extended annually up to two times. Companies capable of delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions in alignment with the college's goals for educational service delivery should consider pursuing this tender.

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Notice Title

Server Infrastructure Upgrade & Maintenance

Notice Description

Lancaster & Morecambe College seeks a suitably qualified supplier to supply, deliver, and install, new server infrastructure and software, for this server upgrade project. The appointed supplier will also provide an on-going maintenance support contract covering the deliverables for this project. This forms part of a 7-year refresh cycle of it's service provision. Lancaster & Morecambe College (LMC) has been providing further education and training at its Morecambe Road campus for over 50 years. The College delivers high quality academic, vocational and work-based learning programmes and is committed to inspiring and developing individuals and businesses. LMC serves a wide geographical catchment area across Lancashire, South Cumbria and North Yorkshire. The College supports approximately 1,500 on-site students and employs around 500 staff, reflecting a mid-sized further education organisation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Maintenance contract, option of yearly extension, up to two times.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c49b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063346-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

48800000 - Information systems and servers

48821000 - Network servers

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80533100 - Computer training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Sep 2026 - 8 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASTER AND MORECAMBE COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 2TY
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
Torrisholme
Westminster Constituency
Morecambe and Lunesdale

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