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Procurement of FibreChannel Storage Array

Poplar Housing and Regeneration Community Association Limited

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08 Jul 2026 at 11:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by Poplar Housing and Regeneration Community Association Limited, involved the purchase of a FibreChannel capable storage array to replace an existing unit nearing its end of life. Categorised under computer equipment and supplies, this contract was granted following a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was awarded on 19th June 2026 to Softcat PLC, with a total value of £87,991.26. The storage array, to be delivered to London (region UKI42), falls within the scope of goods procurement. The procurement process was completed using an existing framework agreement that permits direct award contracts, concluding the process in the award stage.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the IT and technology sectors, particularly those specialising in computer equipment and storage solutions. Companies capable of supplying advanced, high-capacity storage solutions, similar to those offered by large-scale suppliers like Softcat PLC, would be well-positioned to capitalise on such tenders. Engaging in these procurement opportunities can lead to business growth by establishing connections with housing associations and potential entry into framework agreements, thereby opening avenues for future contracts. The alignment with specific needs, such as high storage capacity and compliance with technical requirements, is essential for competitiveness.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of FibreChannel Storage Array

Notice Description

Purchase of a FibreChannel capable storage array to replace an existing unit that is reaching end of life.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Poplar HARCA require a redundant FibreChannel-Capable Storage Array with at least 25TB of usable storage to replace an old unit which is coming to it's end of life.

Procurement Information

Procurement was made using an existing Framework Agreement (EEM0077 - IT Reseller). This framework permits a direct award of the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c62f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064126-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£87,991 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
Poplar Housing and Regeneration Community Association Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 6DA
Postcode Area
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Lansbury
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Softcat Plc

Further Information

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