--- title: "Infrastructure & End User Computing Refresh" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065385" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065385" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065385.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065385.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EAST DURHAM COLLEGE" published: "2026-05-14" --- # Infrastructure & End User Computing Refresh Buyer: EAST DURHAM COLLEGE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065385 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065385) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065385.json) ## Summary The public procurement process for the "Infrastructure & End User Computing Refresh" initiated by East Durham College has been completed. The tender, identified as "EDC/IT/2526," previously active, involved an open procurement method under the goods category and was structured in two lots: Computer Hardware and Servers, within the region of UKC, United Kingdom. This procurement aimed to refresh the college's infrastructure and end user computing capabilities over a three-year lease, including delivery of computer and server equipment with a comprehensive financial proposal. While the procurement was active, submissions were directed electronically by specific deadlines, and the entire procurement process was concluded by 2026-05-14. This tender presented significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specializing in computer equipment and supplies. Businesses with expertise in providing technology solutions, hardware products, and related services would have been well-positioned to compete, especially those offering competitive pricing and quality service, evidenced by the award criteria split between price (60%) and quality (40%). The tender was divided into two lots to attract a broader supplier base, offering flexibility for vendors who specialize in either computer hardware or server infrastructure. Although the tender has now been cancelled, similar opportunities in the future could be advantageous for tech companies looking to collaborate with public sector educational institutions like East Durham College. ## Notice As part of this procurement, suppliers are requested to provide a comprehensive financial proposal for the full list of equipment outlined in this tender, based on a three (3) year lease agreement. The proposal must include a monthly payment profile covering the entire lease period, with all costs-such as hardware, warranty, support, and any associated service fees-fully itemised and included in the monthly figure. At the conclusion of the 36 month lease term, the organisation must retain full ownership of all supplied equipment, with no residual or balloon payment due. Suppliers should ensure that their lease offering is compliant with public sector procurement standards and includes clear terms regarding early termination, replacement of faulty equipment, and continuity of warranty throughout the full lease duration. This tender invites suppliers to provide, deliver, complete infrastructure and end user computing refresh, encompassing virtualisation servers, core network switching, and a range of desktop, laptop, and all in one devices. The solution must deliver a resilient and secure platform capable of supporting modern workloads and organisational operational needs. All server hardware must include a minimum of four (4) years advanced parts replacement warranty, while all end user computing devices must include a minimum of one (1) year warranty. To comply with the organisation's security standards, all supplied systems must incorporate Trusted Platform Module (TPM) technology to support hardware rooted security functions and secure device management. In line with sustainability objectives, suppliers must ensure that all hardware is delivered using reduced or recyclable packaging, and sustainable procurement. ### Lot Information Computer Hardware As part of this procurement, suppliers are requested to provide a comprehensive financial proposal for the full list of equipment outlined in this tender, based on a three (3) year lease agreement as per the specification. Or By Lot (1) Computer Hardware (2) Servers Computer Hardware 24" AIO PCs (Quantity: 135) * Built in webcam * Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 * 16GB RAM * 500GB M.2 NVMe * WiFi + Bluetooth * 1Gb Network * Wired Keyboard and Mouse 15" Laptops (Quantity: 100) * Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 * 16GB RAM * 500GB M.2 NVMe * WiFi + Bluetooth * 1Gb Network * Built in Webcam * Laptop Bag Standard Laptops (Quantity: 185) * Intel N100 * 8GB RAM * 256GB SSD * Built in Webcam Flip Laptops (Quantity: 3) * Intel Ultra 5 226v * 14 Multitouch Display * 16GB LPDDR5 * 512GB NVMe * WiFi + Bluetooth * Rechargeable Pen Servers As part of this procurement, suppliers are requested to provide a comprehensive financial proposal for the full list of equipment outlined in this tender, based on a three (3) year lease agreement as per the specification. Or By Lot (1) Computer Hardware (2) Servers The proposed solution is a four-node Hyper-V failover cluster designed for resilient virtualisation and Storage Spaces Direct (S2D). Each 2U node shall be equipped with a 32-core processor, 512GB DDR4 ECC memory, enterprise NVMe storage, and dual redundant hot swap power supplies. A dedicated 25GbE RDMA storage fabric shall be provided using Intel E810 based adapters and a 25GbE Top of Rack switch with 24x25Gb SFP28 ports and 4x100Gb QSFP28 uplinks, supporting modern L3 features such as MLAG and EVPN VXLAN, and not requiring any feature licensing. The selected FS S5850-24B4C switch meets these requirements with native 25Gb SFP28 connectivity and enterprise feature support for the cluster fabric. Client facing connectivity shall be delivered via dual port 10GbE adapters per host. Cluster storage shall be delivered using 7.68TB NVMe U.2 SSDs per node, enabling a minimum of 40TB usable capacity across the four-node cluster when deployed with appropriate S2D configurations. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044508-2026 | | Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | Lots value | £250,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Cancelled | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST DURHAM COLLEGE | | Additional buyers | Missing | | Locality | CO DURHAM | | Post town | Sunderland | | Postcode | SR8 2RN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham | | Local authority | County Durham | | Electoral ward | Peterlee West | | Westminster constituency | Easington | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages ### Codes - 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies ## Release History - 14 May 2026 at 14:53 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044508-2026 - 1 Apr 2026 at 09:55 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030209-2026 - 25 Mar 2026 at 15:59 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027476-2026 - 24 Mar 2026 at 11:42 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026721-2026 - 5 Mar 2026 at 10:16 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019770-2026 - 21 Feb 2026 at 12:17 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015874-2026 - 13 Feb 2026 at 10:09 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013257-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044508-2026 14th May 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030209-2026 1st April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027476-2026 25th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026721-2026 24th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019770-2026 5th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015874-2026 21st February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013257-2026 13th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12001 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12882 CLARIFICATIONS RECEIVED - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-13864 CLARIFICATIONS - UPDATED VERSION ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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