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title: "Network Server Expansion Slots"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LINCOLNSHIRE"
published: "2026-04-27"
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# Network Server Expansion Slots

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LINCOLNSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-250559e7-2668-4af7-958d-da1b7d6a9463

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Lincolnshire has completed the procurement process for expanding the Network Server for the Digital Forensics Unit. This contract, valued at £740,893.37, falls under the category of peripheral equipment, storage media, and computer accessories, with delivery to Lincoln in postal code LN2 2LT. The procurement utilised a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement and was awarded on 23 March 2026. The contract period extends from 30 March 2026 to 29 March 2027.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the computer equipment industry, particularly those supplying server-related peripherals and storage solutions. While the procurement has been awarded to Specialist Computer Centres Plc, the call-off framework agreement allows small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage in future opportunities and collaborate within such procurement frameworks. Companies with expertise in computer equipment expansions can leverage similar tenders to access public sector contracts that contribute to business growth and establish relationships with major buying organisations.

## Notice

Provision of additional expansion slots for Lincolnshire Police's DFU Network Server unit

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ba2b73a-341f-4de1-bdbf-8b9e00cc182f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £740,893 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £740,893 |
| 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 | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LINCOLNSHIRE |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN2 2LT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | West Lindsey |
| Electoral ward | Nettleham |
| Westminster constituency | Gainsborough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30232000 - Peripheral equipment
- 30234000 - Storage media
- 30236000 - Miscellaneous computer equipment
- 30237000 - Parts, accessories and supplies for computers

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2026 at 13:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ba2b73a-341f-4de1-bdbf-8b9e00cc182f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ba2b73a-341f-4de1-bdbf-8b9e00cc182f
  27th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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