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title: "Digital Forensics Unit Environment Replacement"
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# Digital Forensics Unit Environment Replacement

Buyer: NHS COUNTER FRAUD AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-679f1ba8-d015-4d2f-9a5b-4b937d7b4166

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## Summary

The NHS Counter Fraud Authority has awarded a contract for the Digital Forensics Unit Environment Replacement project to COMPUTACENTER (UK) LTD. The contract, valued at £692,176.95 GBP, involves refreshing the existing VMWare on-premise server infrastructure solution, including sourcing, delivery, installation, and testing of hardware and software. The procurement method used was selective, and the contract was a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from March 21, 2023, to March 20, 2028, and the tender period ended on March 20, 2023.

This tender for the Digital Forensics Unit Environment Replacement project by the NHS Counter Fraud Authority presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those offering information systems and server solutions, to participate. Being able to supply and support hardware and software solutions within the specified contract period is crucial for potential bidders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to consider bidding for this contract, given the stated suitability for SMEs in the tender documentation.

## Notice

Refresh of existing VMWare on-premise server infrastructure solution. The scope of the contract includes the one-off sourcing, delivery, installation and testing of a hardware and software solution. The contract also covers a support agreement for five years. This contract is a call-off from the NHS Shared Business Services SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411 framework agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a993d34-db82-45bb-b851-b64f01a363ff |
| 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 | 19 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 21 Mar 2023 - 20 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £692,176 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £692,176 |
| 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 | NHS COUNTER FRAUD AUTHORITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE15 8NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Lemington |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPUTACENTER (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48800000 - Information systems and servers

## Release History

- 19 Apr 2023 at 11:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a993d34-db82-45bb-b851-b64f01a363ff
- 11 Apr 2023 at 09:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32360f72-8f84-4e40-ab27-1927fd60b4e1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a993d34-db82-45bb-b851-b64f01a363ff
  19th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32360f72-8f84-4e40-ab27-1927fd60b4e1
  11th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b607c8f7-780e-4445-9631-bc30d0f6f57e
  Digital Forensics Unit Environment Replacement Contract_Redacted

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