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title: "Data Centre Refresh"
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# Data Centre Refresh

Buyer: TRAFFORD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cb1b6baa-eb1f-4e68-b6d6-8f548d1325ec

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## Summary

Trafford Council has completed a procurement process for a Data Centre Refresh in the industry category of Software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000) and IT services (CPV code 72000000) across the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a direct award method and was valued at £244,000. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 19 January 2025, the start of the contract on 1 February 2025, and it will run until 31 January 2028. The contract has been awarded to Phoenix Software Limited, and the award was published on 21 February 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in IT services and software package provision, particularly those capable of handling large-scale data centre projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are likely to find this type of contract well-suited to their capabilities. The successful completion of such a contract can significantly bolster a company's portfolio, demonstrating its ability to handle substantial, long-term projects for public sector entities.

## Notice

Data Centre Refresh

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dc56c8f-f096-4355-91ea-9186f6a4fc82 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £244,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £244,000 |
| 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 | TRAFFORD COUNCIL |
| Locality | SALE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M33 7ZF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Sale Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHOENIX SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2025 at 16:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dc56c8f-f096-4355-91ea-9186f6a4fc82

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dc56c8f-f096-4355-91ea-9186f6a4fc82
  21st February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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