---
title: "T1051 - Infrastructure as a Service Managed Service Provider"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06133c"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06133c.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND CO-OWNERSHIP HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD"
published: "2026-04-15"
---

# T1051 - Infrastructure as a Service Managed Service Provider

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND CO-OWNERSHIP HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06133c

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## Summary

The Northern Ireland Co-Ownership Housing Association Ltd has completed the award stage for the tender titled "T1051 - Infrastructure as a Service Managed Service Provider," with Meridian IT Ltd securing the contract valued at £975,864. The process, based on the competitive flexible procedure, involves delivering a fully managed Infrastructure-as-a-Service solution, including backup, disaster recovery, and other ongoing managed services. This procurement targets the IT services category, situated in the UKN region, and abides by the relevant Northern Irish devolved regulations. Key dates include the start of the contract period on 4th May 2026, extending until 3rd May 2031, with a standstill period ending on 24th April 2026. 

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs specialising in comprehensive IT service management. Companies proficient in hosting, operating, securing, and supporting IT infrastructure 24x7x365 will find significant potential in contributing to and extending the capabilities of internal ICT teams. Engaging in such governmental contracts can enhance business credibility and reveal avenues for developing competitive service offerings. Businesses equipped with robust solutions for backup and disaster recovery, as well as ongoing IT support, are well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders, thereby expanding their market presence in public sector contracts.

## Notice

Co-Ownership is seeking to appoint a single Managed Service Provider (MSP) to deliver a fully managed Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) solution, including associated Backup-as a-Service (BaaS), Disaster Recovery-as-a-Service (DRaaS), and ongoing managed services. The successful Tenderer will be responsible for hosting, operating, securing, monitoring, and supporting Co-Ownership's core IT infrastructure on a 24x7x365 basis, acting as an extension of the internal ICT team.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034170-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 May 2026 - 3 May 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £850,000 |
| Lots value | £850,000 |
| Awards value | £813,220 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN IRELAND CO-OWNERSHIP HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD |
| Additional buyers | EXCEEDING LTD |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT1 6GD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Hackney |
| Electoral ward | Hoxton West |
| Westminster constituency | Hackney South and Shoreditch |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MERIDIAN IT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2026 at 11:41 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034170-2026
- 30 Jan 2026 at 15:20 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008564-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034170-2026
  15th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008564-2026
  30th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.co-ownership.org
- http://www.exceeding.co.uk
- http://www.meridianit.co.uk
- https://etendersni.gov.uk
- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/home.do
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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