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title: "Provision of Servers and Storage"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE"
published: "2026-03-03"
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# Provision of Servers and Storage

Buyer: NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26385a09-ffd7-44f9-b0b5-53ff1a0e43db

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## Summary

The National Oceanography Centre has completed a selective procurement process to award a contract for the provision of Dell Servers and Storage, with an estimated value of £155,846.67. The process was initiated as a direct award from the SSSNA framework, targeting the highest-ranked supplier under lots 1 and 2 in the category of computer servers (CPV: 48822000). The location designated for delivery is Southampton, England (postal code SO14 3ZH). The contract commenced on 25th February 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 12th March 2027. The procurement stage is now in the 'Award' phase, having been finalised with the announcement published on 3rd March 2026.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT infrastructure and potentially expands their reach into public sector projects. With the award going to DELL Corporation Limited, a large-scale enterprise, the process underscores the suitability for businesses capable of fulfilling large, complex contracts, albeit the framework does not accommodate SMEs or VCSEs. Companies looking to leverage their capabilities in delivering high-performance server and storage solutions might find similar future opportunities through similar frameworks, fostering growth through public procurement engagements.

## Notice

This contract is a direct award from the SSSNA framework to the highest ranked supplier under lots 1 & 2 for the provision of servers and storage.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d92a9f0-a924-4deb-a5ba-a14a55b02678 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Feb 2026 - 12 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £155,846 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £155,846 |
| 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 | NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 3ZH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DELL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48822000 - Computer servers

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 15:58 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d92a9f0-a924-4deb-a5ba-a14a55b02678
- 3 Mar 2026 at 15:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d92a9f0-a924-4deb-a5ba-a14a55b02678

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d92a9f0-a924-4deb-a5ba-a14a55b02678
  3rd March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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