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title: "Servers and SAN"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE"
published: "2026-03-03"
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# Servers and SAN

Buyer: TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0e44e149-0d00-4084-bbbf-d1c1f42a7efb

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service, which is seeking solutions in the industry category of Servers, specifically for Servers and SAN (Storage Area Network). The procurement process has reached the award stage, with Insight Direct (UK) Limited being announced as the supplier. This contract, valued at £51,155, commences on 1st March 2026 and will conclude on 28th February 2027. Key details include the delivery location in the North East region of the United Kingdom and usage of a mini-competition under the CCS framework. The award was confirmed on 24th February 2026, with the contract notice published on 3rd March 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT infrastructure, specifically those capable of providing high-quality server solutions. While the procurement process is complete, similar future opportunities may arise for enterprises that can competitively bid in mini competitions. Large suppliers with the ability to manage sizeable contracts will likely find such opportunities attractive. The buyer, Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service, represents a stable and essential public sector organisation, aligning well for businesses that aim to establish long-term relationships within the public sector.

## Notice

*** Contract Award Notice Only ****

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40732ab8-dd5e-458a-bbe0-30de8cf580d4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Mini Competition CCS |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £51,155 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £51,155 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR5 3QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Washington North |
| Westminster constituency | Washington and Gateshead South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48820000 - Servers

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 14:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40732ab8-dd5e-458a-bbe0-30de8cf580d4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40732ab8-dd5e-458a-bbe0-30de8cf580d4
  3rd March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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