---
title: "Mainframe Micro Processor Requirements"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05843e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "STUDENT LOANS COMPANY"
published: "2025-08-08"
---

# Mainframe Micro Processor Requirements

Buyer: STUDENT LOANS COMPANY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05843e

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## Summary

The procurement process announced by the Student Loans Company, a central government public authority, involves a contract for "Mainframe Micro Processor Requirements" targeting the power needs of their IBM estate. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a planned start on 1st December 2025 and completion on 30th November 2030. The opportunity is classified under the 'goods' category, and it encapsulates areas like mainframe hardware, computer storage units, and server equipment. The procurement notice was initially published on 8th August 2025, and the process is scheduled to progress with a future notice on 1st November 2025. The entire contract is valued at £2,760,000 (gross) and involves delivery within the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in IT hardware, particularly enterprises experienced in providing mainframe infrastructure and solutions. Companies with a robust supply chain capable of delivering complex computer structures and those familiar with public sector procurement are well-suited to participate. As the contracting authority is a central government entity, it promises stability and potential for long-term collaboration, providing businesses with a pivotal opportunity to expand their footprint in the government and educational sectors.

## Notice

A new procurement to obtain power requirements for the SLC IBM estate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047296-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STUDENT LOANS COMPANY |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 1RW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Red Hall & Lingfield |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 30211200 - Mainframe hardware
- 30233100 - Computer storage units
- 48822000 - Computer servers

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2025 at 13:19 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047296-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047296-2025
  8th August 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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