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title: "Hyper Converged Infrastructure"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5a55691e-9c80-476a-9179-de7548233d0e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY"
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# Hyper Converged Infrastructure

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5a55691e-9c80-476a-9179-de7548233d0e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Hyper Converged Infrastructure contract has been managed by West Midlands Combined Authority, located in Birmingham, England. This project falls under the hardware and network infrastructure category, with delivery scheduled within the West Midlands region. The contract, awarded to Bytes Software Services Ltd, addresses needs for hardware, subscriptions, software licensing, and product support service, with a contract period from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2027. The procurement method utilised was a call-off from a framework agreement, favouring SMEs and VCSEs, reflecting a strategic approach for selective engagement. This award, completed within competitive timelines, aligns with the organisation's initiative to enhance data management capabilities and virtual server hosting.

The tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses proficient in providing Hyper Converged Infrastructure solutions within the specified region. Companies experienced in network infrastructure and hardware supply, particularly those maintaining on-premises storage and compute resources, would find this contract highly beneficial. The emphasis on SMEs and VCSEs demonstrates West Midlands Combined Authority's commitment to fostering local economic contributions and encouraging wider participation from diverse business scales. The structured framework agreement approach offers a streamlined path for suppliers like Bytes Software Services Ltd, ensuring efficient resource allocation and robust support services. This contract, valued at £85,885.74 initially, alongside the previous supply contract worth £221,367.64, consolidates a substantial opportunity for sustained business engagement in this sector.

## Notice

Additional requirement for the current HCI contract, consisting of Hardware, Subscription, Software License and Product software support service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e255f5a4-28a8-4112-997a-121e83a18e67 |
| 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 | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2026 - 21 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,885 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £307,252 |
| 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 | WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B19 3SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Newtown |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44316400 - Hardware

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 17:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e255f5a4-28a8-4112-997a-121e83a18e67
- 31 Oct 2024 at 08:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8a6a6ba-7ec4-4351-9e46-aca47b3e4719

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e255f5a4-28a8-4112-997a-121e83a18e67
  20th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8a6a6ba-7ec4-4351-9e46-aca47b3e4719
  31st October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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