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title: "Electronic Capacity On Demand (ECOD) Hardware/Software"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-306bfbe8-e284-42ed-b273-21aa848e64ed"
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# Electronic Capacity On Demand (ECOD) Hardware/Software

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-306bfbe8-e284-42ed-b273-21aa848e64ed

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## Summary

H M Revenue & Customs (HMRC), based in London, is overseeing a completed procurement process for the provision of IBM Elastic Capacity on Demand (ECOD) hardware and software to support legacy AIX services. This procurement falls under the IT services category, indicative of consulting, software development, internet, and support services, within the region of England. The process was managed through a selective procurement method, executed via a call-off from the CCS Tepas 2 Framework Agreement RM6098, with the contract valued at £446,500. The award was made to Specialist Computer Centres PLC on 30th December 2025, with the contract period extending from 31st December 2025 to 30th December 2027.

This tender represents robust business growth opportunities, particularly for IT and software companies capable of delivering complex infrastructure services. Businesses with expertise in IBM systems, especially those suited to accommodate elastic capacity demands, stand a strong chance to benefit. The contract’s selective procurement approach, executed through a framework agreement, suggests a preference for established providers, allowing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to leverage their specialised capabilities to compete effectively. This presents a significant opportunity for firms looking to expand their footprint in public sector contracts, notably in services that are integral to HMRC's revenue-critical operations.

## Notice

Provision of IBM Elastic Capacity on Demand (ECOD) to reinstate IBM Power8 systems to host legacy AIX services that underpin revenue critical HMRC services. Procured via CCS Tepas 2 Framework Agreement RM6098

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/862b9c74-3ba9-44cf-8df3-f1294c0c86bd |
| 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 | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Dec 2025 - 30 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £446,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £446,500 |
| 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 | H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS99 1AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2026 at 15:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/862b9c74-3ba9-44cf-8df3-f1294c0c86bd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/862b9c74-3ba9-44cf-8df3-f1294c0c86bd
  10th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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