---
title: "ICT-26-001 Disaster Recovery IBM Power System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066d0b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COUNCIL FOR THE CURRICULUM, EXAMINATIONS AND ASSESSMENT"
published: "2026-03-18"
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# ICT-26-001 Disaster Recovery IBM Power System

Buyer: COUNCIL FOR THE CURRICULUM, EXAMINATIONS AND ASSESSMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066d0b

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## Summary

The Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, has awarded a contract for the procurement of an ICT Disaster Recovery IBM Power System. The procuring entity, The Education Authority NI, handled the process on behalf of CCEA. The award status was active as of 18th March 2026, following the tender initiation, and the contract commenced on 16th March 2026, set to conclude on 15th June 2026. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically targeting computer equipment and data-processing machines within the information technology industry, using a below-threshold procurement method. The contracting process was administered under Northern Irish devolved regulations.

There are growth opportunities for businesses specialising in computer systems integration and related equipment supply, as demonstrated by the successful bid from COMPUTER SYSTEMS INTEGRATION LIMITED, a London-based SME. This tender process presents a viable route for SMEs focused on ICT solutions to extend their market reach, particularly in government-related information technology infrastructure projects. The requirement for supply, installation, and maintenance services provides potential business expansion through service delivery and long-term support agreements.

## Notice

On behalf of CCEA, EA invited tenders for the supply, installation/configuration and delivery of a new Disaster Recovery IBM Power System along with appropriate warranty and Maintenance SLA

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024399-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2026 - 15 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £76,674 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COUNCIL FOR THE CURRICULUM, EXAMINATIONS AND ASSESSMENT |
| Additional buyers | THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT1 3BG |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Duncairn |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPUTER SYSTEMS INTEGRATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
- 30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)
- 30230000 - Computer-related equipment

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 09:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024399-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024399-2026
  18th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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