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title: "Award of Contract for data centre maintenance"
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# Award of Contract for data centre maintenance

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f8a7fcb1-03f2-4242-b5d9-3cf0df134999

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## Summary

The public procurement process was conducted by Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council for the maintenance of a data centre, classified under Facilities Management Services for Computer Systems Maintenance. This contract, valued at £57,817.93, pertains to the industry category of services and involves work located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process concluded with an award, marking the status as complete. The contract period is set from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2026. The tender utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and was awarded to Sudlows Ltd, an SME based in Manchester.

This opportunity presents potential growth avenues for businesses specialising in facilities management and computer systems maintenance. The process is particularly suited to SMEs, offering them the chance to engage with public sector contracts and exemplify their expertise in technical maintenance services. With the procurement being regionally focused, businesses situated in or near the North West of England may find significant logistical advantages, enhancing their competitive prospects. Participation in such frameworks can bolster a company's portfolio, proving beneficial for those aiming to establish or expand their public sector project experiences.

## Notice

Award of contract for Blackburn with Darwen data centre maintenance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ef45738-f477-4fe5-9f7f-5a320a5318b4 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £57,817 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £57,817 |
| 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 | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB1 7DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn Central |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72514300 - Facilities management services for computer systems maintenance

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2025 at 10:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ef45738-f477-4fe5-9f7f-5a320a5318b4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ef45738-f477-4fe5-9f7f-5a320a5318b4
  5th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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