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title: "Dell Powerscale (Isilon) H7000"
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buyer: "York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority acting on behalf of itself and the Chief Constable of North Yorkshire Police"
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# Dell Powerscale (Isilon) H7000

Buyer: York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority acting on behalf of itself and the Chief Constable of North Yorkshire Police  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e38fa089-cb10-4c36-8dae-41523bdcba9b

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## Summary

York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, acting for itself and the Chief Constable of North Yorkshire Police, procured Dell PowerScale (Isilon) H7000 computer equipment and supplies. The requirement formed part of a wider need for IT hardware, networking and security equipment, and commercial off-the-shelf software. Delivery is for Yorkshire and the Humber. This is a goods procurement focused on enterprise-scale data storage infrastructure rather than consultancy, managed services or general IT support. Businesses relevant to this requirement include suppliers of Dell PowerScale systems, associated storage hardware and infrastructure equipment, and technology resellers able to support public-sector buyers across the Yorkshire and Humber area.

The procurement has been completed and awarded following a selective further competition, using a call-off from the West Yorkshire Combined Authority framework for IT hardware, networking and security equipment and commercial off-the-shelf software. Bids closed on 7 July 2025 at 13:00. The contract was awarded to SOFTCAT PLC on 30 July 2025 for £363,636.37 including the published contract value currency of GBP. The contract runs from 30 July 2025 to 29 July 2030. The opportunity was assessed as unsuitable for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises. The award is active and relates to the complete tender.

This award demonstrates established public-sector demand for Dell PowerScale (Isilon) H7000 enterprise storage equipment in Yorkshire and the Humber, procured through a framework further competition. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need strong capability in supplying and supporting Dell storage infrastructure, with access to the relevant equipment and the capacity to deliver an enterprise hardware order of this scale. Experience of framework call-offs and further competitions would be important, as would the ability to meet public-sector procurement, delivery and contract-management requirements. The selected supplier was a large technology business, indicating that scale, supply-chain reach and the ability to handle complex infrastructure orders are relevant competitive characteristics.

## Notice

Further competition undertaken via West Yorkshire Combined Authority Framework for the supply of IT Hardware, Networking & Security Equipment and COTS Software (Framework Ref. 2821-2022)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e49055f-930d-4bc4-8974-e22b770ed2e7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2025 - 29 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £363,636 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £363,636 |
| 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 | York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority acting on behalf of itself and the Chief Constable of North Yorkshire Police |
| Locality | NORTHALLERTON |
| Postcode area | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL7 8AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Romanby |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond and Northallerton |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Softcat Plc |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2026 at 12:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e49055f-930d-4bc4-8974-e22b770ed2e7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e49055f-930d-4bc4-8974-e22b770ed2e7
  22nd September 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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