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title: "HP Annual Support and Maintenance of HP 3PAR Storage/Blade Equipment"
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# HP Annual Support and Maintenance of HP 3PAR Storage/Blade Equipment

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LINCOLNSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ca175c8-790a-4371-a030-39b9c8b8eeb2

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## Summary

The procurement process for the annual support and maintenance of HP 3PAR Storage/Blade Equipment has been completed for the Lincolnshire Police, under the management of The Police and Crime Commissioner for Lincolnshire. The contract falls under the services category in the software package and information systems industry, with a procurement value of £68,399.80. The procurement was executed using a selective method with a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was finalised on 16th September 2025, and the contract period is scheduled from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2026. The project is slated for the location with postal code LN2 2LT in Lincoln, England.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs capable of offering comprehensive IT support services. The procurement nature suggests potential for enterprises specialising in IT infrastructure, specifically in HP 3PAR systems, to showcase their expertise and secure a stable income stream over the contract duration. Specialist Computer Centres PLC, the awarded supplier, exemplifies the types of businesses ideally positioned to compete in such selective procurement processes, given their knowledge in handling similar IT service contracts. This environment is advantageous for SMEs aiming to establish strong relationships with public sector clients like the Lincolnshire Police.

## Notice

Provision of HP Annual Support and Maintenance of HP 3PAR Storage/Blade Equipment for use by Lincolnshire Police

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfd48a0e-b9da-42a2-b5d3-0419cdb3c3df |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £68,399 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £68,399 |
| 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

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2025 at 09:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfd48a0e-b9da-42a2-b5d3-0419cdb3c3df

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfd48a0e-b9da-42a2-b5d3-0419cdb3c3df
  19th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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