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title: "Dell Services & Hardware - Further Competition via the NHSSBS DWS Framework ref SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411"
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buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Dell Services & Hardware - Further Competition via the NHSSBS DWS Framework ref SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9a19ab1d-200f-425e-92a3-92765cd00377

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## Summary

Durham County Council has completed a public procurement process titled "Dell Services & Hardware - Further Competition via the NHSSBS DWS Framework ref SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411." The procurement falls under the industry category of "Information systems and servers" and utilises a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement aimed to renew and replace Dell warranty and servers/storage/backup systems, crucial due to compatibility requirements with existing infrastructure. The contract, awarded to CDW Limited, is valued at £1,460,385.64 and covers the period from 9th June 2025 to 8th June 2030. This initiative took place in the North East of the United Kingdom, with key dates including the award date on 6th June 2025 and the publication of the award notice on 16th June 2025.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in information systems and server solutions, particularly those with expertise in Dell products. Ideal candidates for such opportunities include SMEs and businesses capable of navigating the NHS Shared Business Services Digital Workplace Solutions framework. The procurement encourages competition through an established framework, facilitating growth for companies adept in hardware and digital solutions. With the contract already awarded to CDW Limited, companies interested in similar opportunities should closely monitor future tenders from Durham County Council and other entities within the public sector frameworks.

## Notice

Durham County Council need to renew and replace both Dell warranty and servers/storage/backup systems and due to compatibility with other existing infrastructure, the items must be from Dell or one of their approved partners, therefore, the decision has been made to conduct a further competition via the NHS Shared Business Services Digital Workplace Solutions framework, ref SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79bc4bb4-c920-458a-994b-5b7f70cfc977 |
| 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 | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Jun 2025 - 8 Jun 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,460,385 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CDW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48800000 - Information systems and servers

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2025 at 15:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79bc4bb4-c920-458a-994b-5b7f70cfc977

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79bc4bb4-c920-458a-994b-5b7f70cfc977
  16th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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