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title: "ECS Expansion"
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# ECS Expansion

Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c1e46ff3-9e2e-494c-91a1-79514f9cccc5

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## Summary

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority, on behalf of the West Yorkshire Police, has awarded a contract for the expansion of ECS Storage, titled "ECS Expansion". This procurement falls under the category of servers and has been completed via a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The project is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom, with the contract period commencing on 5th January 2026 and concluding on 4th January 2031. The award was made to Softcat Plc, and the total contract value is £138,703.44. The procurement process has moved to the award phase, with the relevant details published on 22nd December 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of server hardware solutions. Companies like Softcat Plc, which is classified as an SME, are well-suited to compete in this sector due to the framework nature of the procurement, which can streamline procurement processes and foster ongoing business relationships. The project’s substantial timeline and strategic importance for regional law enforcement infrastructure highlight potential for business growth and long-term collaboration with a significant public sector body such as the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.

## Notice

West Yorkshire Combined Authority on behalf the West Yorkshire Police has awarded a contract for additional ECS Storage, The contract has been awarded via the 2821-2022 Hardware Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3538039-186a-4e2e-bda1-b7058e150128 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £138,703 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £138,703 |
| 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 | WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 2DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48820000 - Servers

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2025 at 14:29 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3538039-186a-4e2e-bda1-b7058e150128
- 22 Dec 2025 at 14:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3538039-186a-4e2e-bda1-b7058e150128

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3538039-186a-4e2e-bda1-b7058e150128
  22nd December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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