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title: "Urgent Essential Replacement of the Councils Computing and Storage Infrastructure"
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buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2016-12-16"
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# Urgent Essential Replacement of the Councils Computing and Storage Infrastructure

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9ac77b1a-a471-450d-9439-fbb4095355cf

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Sunderland City Council seeking to urgently replace its computing and storage infrastructure, with a total contract value of £1,463,538. The tender, classified under hardware installation services, was initiated on 6 October 2016 and awarded on 5 October 2016. The project's execution is based in the North East region of England, with the contract set to run until 5 October 2019. The procurement method used was a limited process, allowing the contract to be awarded without prior publication of a contract notice.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the information technology sector, particularly those specialising in hardware installation services. Companies positioned as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find significant potential for growth by engaging in similar public sector contracts. With the project being active, businesses suited to providing timely and efficient IT infrastructure solutions could benefit from the momentum created by Sunderland City Council's investment in updating their technology.

## Notice

Urgent Essential Replacement of the Councils Computing and Storage Infrastructure

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5aed310c-64a2-49ea-a8c6-bd2c0344cd5f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Oct 2016 |
| Contract period | 5 Oct 2016 - 5 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,463,538 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,463,538 |
| 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 | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR2 7DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Southwick |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALIST IT SERVICES GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 51611100 - Hardware installation services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2016 at 16:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5aed310c-64a2-49ea-a8c6-bd2c0344cd5f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5aed310c-64a2-49ea-a8c6-bd2c0344cd5f
  16th December 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sunderland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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