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IT459 Internet Breakers for Associated Datacentre Rack Space Rental

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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24 Jul 2026 at 15:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "IT459 Internet Breakers for Associated Datacentre Rack Space Rental" was conducted by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, based in Taunton, United Kingdom. This contract falls within the data services industry category and pertains to services required at Cody Park & Spring Park in the UKK2 region. The procurement was handled through a direct award under the Crown Hosting Data Centres Framework, with Crown Hosting Data Centres Ltd serving as the designated framework provider. This direct award was completed on 22nd July 2026 and fell under the 'award' and 'contract' stages of the procurement lifecycle, ensuring value for money and compliance with procurement regulations.

This procurement provides business opportunities particularly for large-scale service providers in the IT and data services sectors. The nature of the framework and direct award process indicates a suitable match for businesses that are already established as framework providers or have the capacity to handle significant service contracts within the public sector. The pre-determined procurement method without a prior call for competition is beneficial for suppliers who are well-integrated within existing frameworks, enhancing their potential for business continuity and sector growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT459 Internet Breakers for Associated Datacentre Rack Space Rental

Notice Description

Provision of Internet Breakers for Associated Datacentre Rack Space Rental at Cody Park & Spring Park.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Internet Breakers for Associated Datacentre Rack Space Rental at Cody Park & Spring Park. 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.

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d3a0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070452-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£191,226 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

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