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title: "DHSC: ARP: Hardware Refresh"
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# DHSC: ARP: Hardware Refresh

Buyer: FELICIA ANN FOX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-55ac1e78-0dec-4fd6-a7f2-552ceb37e5d6

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "DHSC: ARP: Hardware Refresh" project was overseen by Felicia Ann Fox from the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). This tender, classified under the CPV code 48821000 for network servers, focused on providing a hardware refresh for data centre firewalls. The contract has been awarded to Exponential-e and spans across the UK regions of England, Scotland, and Wales. Key dates include the tender period ending on 24 January 2025 and the contract period starting on 1 February 2025, with the completion date set for 31 January 2026. The procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total value of £597,001. The current status of the tender is complete, and it is in the award stage.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in network infrastructure and hardware solutions, particularly those with the capability to handle large-scale projects. Although the contract was not specified for SMEs or VCSEs, larger companies in the technology sector would benefit from participating in such tenders due to the substantial contract value and the potential for long-term partnerships with governmental bodies. Businesses that have a strong understanding of data centre requirements and the ability to deliver high-quality hardware components would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future.

## Notice

Hardware refresh for Datacentre Firewalls

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6788a35c-bb20-4b2f-8207-0f179bb2ea41 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £597,001 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £597,001 |
| 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 | FELICIA ANN FOX |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS32 4QL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Bradley Stoke North |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| 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), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EXPONENTIAL-E |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48821000 - Network servers

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2025 at 14:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6788a35c-bb20-4b2f-8207-0f179bb2ea41

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6788a35c-bb20-4b2f-8207-0f179bb2ea41
  30th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2f3ceff0-206e-49a0-8156-ddb7a0579652

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