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title: "Provision of a Hybrid Network Attached Storage (NAS) Solution"
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# Provision of a Hybrid Network Attached Storage (NAS) Solution

Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89d0e630-7e2d-4f4d-a186-89b24a7b08d3

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## Summary

The contract for the provision of a Hybrid Network Attached Storage (NAS) Solution has been awarded by Nottinghamshire Police, with the buying organisation located in Nottingham, East Midlands, United Kingdom. The industry category for this procurement is 'Data storage services' (CPV code: 72317000). The procurement stage has moved to the 'Award' phase, with the contract having been awarded to Softcat PLC on 2nd October 2025. The contract commencement is scheduled for 31st March 2026, with an end date of 1st April 2031. This procurement process followed a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, catering to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data storage solutions, particularly those with expertise in offering hybrid NAS systems. Companies adept at providing innovative and reliable data storage services can leverage this contract to enhance their market position, particularly if they can meet the technological and service delivery expectations of public sector organisations like Nottinghamshire Police. SME businesses that can provide competitive services and solutions within this framework will find this contract particularly advantageous for long-term business growth and establishing themselves as preferred suppliers in the public sector.

## Notice

For the provision of a Hybrid Network Attached Storage (NAS) Solution. The contract will run for 5 years following an 8-week implementation period, The total potential value of the contract is PS682,940.93. The successful supplier is Softcat PLC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0a80519-aa0d-450e-93d8-7fba4ad936be |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £682,940 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £682,940 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE POLICE |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG5 8PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Gedling |
| Electoral ward | Calverton |
| Westminster constituency | Sherwood Forest |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (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

- 21 Oct 2025 at 07:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0a80519-aa0d-450e-93d8-7fba4ad936be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0a80519-aa0d-450e-93d8-7fba4ad936be
  21st October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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