---
title: "Pre-Market Engagement - Network Refresh - NAC & HBH DC"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dde2"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-11-10"
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# Pre-Market Engagement - Network Refresh - NAC & HBH DC

Buyer: YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dde2

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## Summary

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a pre-market engagement concerning a Network Refresh in the North Yorkshire region. This process, titled "Pre-Market Engagement - Network Refresh - NAC & HBH DC," focuses on enhancing the data centre networking solutions for North Yorkshire Police, aiming to support their ICT infrastructure for emergency services. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage with a significant engagement milestone set for 9th January 2026, inviting interested suppliers to partake in a pre-market engagement questionnaire.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the IT services and software solutions sectors. Companies specializing in enterprise data centre solutions and networking infrastructure will find this engagement particularly beneficial. The procurement targets goods and services related to software packages and information systems, making it ideal for suppliers who can offer consulting, software development, internet services, and operational support. Potential suppliers will benefit from engaging in this process to better align their offerings with the requirements of the North Yorkshire Police's modern emergency service ICT infrastructure. The contract, once awarded, is expected to run from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2032, offering a long-term opportunity for growth and collaboration.

## Notice

North Yorkshire Police (NYP) is undertaking a soft market testing exercise to engage with potential suppliers and gain a comprehensive understanding of the current landscape of enterprise data centre networking solutions. The objective is to explore available products, services, and functionalities that can support the effective and efficient operation of a modern emergency service through centrally provisioned ICT infrastructure.

### Planning Information

Access the pre-market engagement questionnaire at https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictender-details?tid=621953fb-f0bb-4c25-bc2b-b35abaacab17

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072479-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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 | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | NORTHALLERTON |
| Post town | 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 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |

## 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

- 10 Nov 2025 at 14:48 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072479-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072479-2025
  10th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictender-details?tid=621953fb-f0bb-4c25-bc2b-b35abaacab17
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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