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National Block Storage Array Requirements

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

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23 Feb 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority has concluded its procurement process, awarding a contract titled "National Block Storage Array Requirements" in the public order and safety category. The contract, awarded under an open procedure, pertains to the provision and support of national block storage array requirements, focusing on goods procurement. Situated in Glasgow, UKM, the organisation facilitates the growth of local industry through engagements like these. The contract was signed on 6th February 2026 and is active with a total value of £1,016,505.44. It involves a five-year duration with options for extensions up to two periods of twelve months each, depending on the Authority's discretion.

This procurement offers substantial business growth prospects primarily for large firms specialising in technology products and services. Phoenix Software Ltd, being a large enterprise, was awarded the contract, demonstrating an opportunity for sizeable ventures equipped for delivering technology solutions. Although the tender attracted five bids, there was no participation from SMEs, potentially opening further opportunities for smaller businesses to enter the realm with competitive bids in future tenders. Companies skilled in electronic bidding systems, and based locally or strategically situated in the UK, are ideally positioned for similar contracts with the Scottish Police Authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Block Storage Array Requirements

Notice Description

The Scottish Police Authority (known as the "the Authority") has awarded a Contract to assist with provision and support of the National Block Storage Array Requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Police Authority (known as the "the Authority") has awarded a Contract to assist with provision and support of the National Block Storage Array Requirements.

Options: The duration of the Call-Off Contract will be for five (5) years with the option to extend the contract a further two (2) periods of up to twelve months of each period at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000824450
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550155
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48780000 - System, storage and content management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,016,505 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G40 4EH
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Calton
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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