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24 Jul 2026 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has successfully completed the procurement process for the "IT454 Datacentre Rack Space Rental" under the Crown Hosting Data Centres Framework. This procurement falls under the services category within the data services industry. The procurement process, identified by the OCID ocds-h6vhtk-06d394, was executed through a direct award, using a limited procurement method, thus bypassing the need for publication of a call for competition. The procurement took place in the UK, specifically targeting regions like UKK2, with the contract awarded to Crown Hosting Data Centres Ltd on 3rd June 2026. Valued at GBP 208,704.09, the contract covers the rental provision of datacentre rack space, including estate fitouts at Cody Park and Spring Park.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in data services, particularly those capable of providing data-processing equipment and services. Companies that can supply technical and infrastructure solutions within established frameworks will find this contract appealing, given the sector's emphasis on continuity of service and compliance with procurement legislation. The use of a direct award presents an opportunity for technical operators with unique capabilities in data centre hosting and managed services to engage with public sector entities like the NHS, where ongoing contracts could lead to long-term business growth and stability in these specialised fields.

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Notice Title

IT454 Datacentre Rack Space Rental

Notice Description

Rental provision of datacentre rack space with numerous estate fitouts against the Crown Hosting Datacentre framework.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Datacentre rack space rental, Cody Park fitout and Spring park fitout.

Procurement Information

This contract was awarded through a direct award under the Crown Hosting Data Centres Framework. The required services fall within the scope of the framework, which was established through a compliant competitive procurement process. Crown Hosting Data Centres Limited is the designated framework provider for these services. The Trust considered the use of the framework to be the most appropriate procurement route, providing value for money, continuity of service, and compliance with procurement legislation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d394
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070430-2026
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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

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


CPV Codes

30236200 - Data-processing equipment

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£208,704 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20262 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK2 Dorset and Somerset

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CROWN HOSTING DATA CENTRES

Further Information

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