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title: "PROC/7303 - vSAN Replacement - AWARD"
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# PROC/7303 - vSAN Replacement - AWARD

Buyer: LONDON FIRE COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80db5df1-92be-4bb5-8a21-2f1a02affd7b

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## Summary

The London Fire Commission has executed a contract for the replacement of servers associated with their VMware vSAN deployment, which hosts their virtual server infrastructure. This award, valued at £610,552.78, was granted to Specialist Computer Centres under a restricted procedure, reflecting the selective procurement method. The classified industry category is "Hardware" under the CPV scheme. The contract period runs from 1st May 2025 to 1st May 2026. The tender stage concluded before the award date on 30th April 2025, with the procurement process transitioning into the award stage as of 7th July 2025. The servers will be delivered to several locations including the United Kingdom and other regions such as the Channel Islands and Europe, marking a significant logistical scope.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in supplying IT hardware and server infrastructure. Enterprises with expertise in high-end server replacements and virtual infrastructure solutions are well-positioned to compete for future opportunities arising from this procurement. Additionally, businesses familiar with servicing public sector institutions and operating within restricted procurement processes will find prospects for engagement and expansion. Although the contract provides comprehensive coverage across specific locations, winning such tenders can boost credentials for competing in subsequent projects within and beyond the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Replacement of servers that make up the VMware vSAN deployment which hosts the LFB virtual server infrastructure. The existing servers are approaching the end of service date.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c5c5538-013c-4492-951e-fc91e88696a7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 1 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £610,552 |
| 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 | LONDON FIRE COMMISSION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 0LL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 44316400 - Hardware

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2025 at 13:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c5c5538-013c-4492-951e-fc91e88696a7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c5c5538-013c-4492-951e-fc91e88696a7
  7th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.london-fire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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