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title: "Provision of Dell/EMC data storage support and maintenance"
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# Provision of Dell/EMC data storage support and maintenance

Buyer: BANK OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-79fa351c-d6d0-47b5-9dc3-f082b2f70282

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Bank of England as the buying organisation for the contract titled "Provision of Dell/EMC data storage support and maintenance". This tender pertains to the industry category of data storage services and is regionally centred in England, United Kingdom. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Softcat PLC, a large-scale supplier, on 30th July 2025. The procurement was conducted through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The service provision is set to commence on 1st August 2025 and will conclude on 31st January 2027, with a total contract value of £1,903,465.20. The relevant procurement category focuses on services, highlighting a complete procurement process status.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in information technology services, particularly those specialising in data storage solutions and maintenance. While the contract has been awarded to Softcat PLC, businesses equipped with capabilities in servicing high-profile clients like financial institutions could consider aligning their services with such government or large organisational needs in future frameworks. Although this tender wasn't directly aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, businesses can still take note of the selective procurement methods employed here and the potential for substantial value contracts with comprehensive service requirements. Companies seeking to enter public sector procurement or strengthen their portfolios should take heed of such opportunities to better position themselves for similar tenders.

## Notice

Provision of Dell/EMC data storage support and maintenance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c8f3036-86a4-4663-ab29-3ff2de6fae6d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,903,465 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,903,465 |
| 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 | BANK OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2R 8AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Walbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| 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 | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72317000 - Data storage services

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2025 at 13:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c8f3036-86a4-4663-ab29-3ff2de6fae6d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c8f3036-86a4-4663-ab29-3ff2de6fae6d
  22nd September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/

## Provenance

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