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title: "PHE - ITC - Rapid Deployment Data Centre (partnering OCF Ltd)"
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buyer: "PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND"
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# PHE - ITC - Rapid Deployment Data Centre (partnering OCF Ltd)

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3679db70-6db1-4ba6-a04e-68bd6e0c0d4b

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "PHE - ITC - Rapid Deployment Data Centre" tender, led by Public Health England, involves the selection of a partner, OCF Ltd, to establish a data centre. This contract, which falls under the goods category with a focus on network and computer servers, is operational within the United Kingdom and has a contract value of £1,900,000. The procurement method employed is selective, based on a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process concluded on 21 May 2021, with the contract scheduled to commence on 28 May 2021 and run until 31 July 2021.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT infrastructure, data centre solutions, and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the focus on inclusivity in the tender process. As the demand for advanced data management solutions continues to grow, businesses that can demonstrate technical expertise in server solutions and robust project management capabilities will be well-positioned to compete for contracts in this sector.

## Notice

Tender to find partner for OCF Ltd in the provision of a Rapid Deployment Data Centre at PHE PortonFrancesco Giannoccaro Head of HPC and Infrastructure

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba81cef1-70f2-4823-b37b-d5e748d1bfb4 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 27 May 2021 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £491,752 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,900,000 |
| 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 | PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW9 5EQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI71 Barnet |
| Local authority | Barnet |
| Electoral ward | Colindale South |
| Westminster constituency | Hendon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48821000 - Network servers
- 48822000 - Computer servers

## Release History

- 27 May 2021 at 10:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba81cef1-70f2-4823-b37b-d5e748d1bfb4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba81cef1-70f2-4823-b37b-d5e748d1bfb4
  27th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/692ecf30-8d90-4c11-bea3-23dcb8df35dc
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england

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