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title: "Server Hardware Solution"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ST ALBANS CITY & DISTRICT"
published: "2025-09-12"
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# Server Hardware Solution

Buyer: ST ALBANS CITY & DISTRICT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b0b12442-87dc-42cd-b4d8-57f6f9b063fe

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Server Hardware Solution" has been completed by ST ALBANS CITY & DISTRICT. This tender, categorised under 'Hardware' within the services industry, was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement took place in the South East of England, with the tender stage concluding on 28th March 2025. The contract began on 9th September 2025 and is set to end on 23rd September 2030. The total contract value is £259,884.21, and the procurement method was selective, aimed at ensuring a focused selection process for the suitable provider.

This tender represents a substantial business growth opportunity, particularly for large firms specialising in hardware solutions, like the awarded supplier, Boxxe Ltd. The selective procurement method indicates a competitive field fit for companies capable of negotiating effectively within framework agreements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were considered suitable for this tender, although the final award went to a large company. Companies with a strong portfolio of hardware solutions and the capacity to fulfil long-term contracts would be well-suited for similar opportunities in the future.

## Notice

The Council is looking for a suitable provider for our server hardware solution.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e1d80a5-1b6e-43c3-aeed-962266bbf8ff |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Sep 2025 - 23 Sep 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £259,884 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £259,884 |
| 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 | ST ALBANS CITY & DISTRICT |
| Locality | ST ALBANS |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL1 3JE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | St Albans |
| Electoral ward | St Peters |
| Westminster constituency | St Albans |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 44316400 - Hardware

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2025 at 13:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e1d80a5-1b6e-43c3-aeed-962266bbf8ff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e1d80a5-1b6e-43c3-aeed-962266bbf8ff
  12th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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