---
title: "Back up Storage hardware"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06783d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-30"
---

# Back up Storage hardware

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06783d

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has concluded the procurement process for backup storage hardware under the title "Back up Storage hardware". The successful contract involves Dell storage hardware for a disaster recovery suite at Towcester Data Centre, with a 7-year support package. This procurement falls within the computer-related services category and is located in the UKF24 region, United Kingdom. Having followed a limited procurement method, the contract, valued at £74,738, was awarded to SOFTCAT PLC, a large supplier based in Marlow, on 1st October 2025. The procurement process is now at the award stage as of 30th March 2026.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for growth to businesses specialising in IT hardware and support services, particularly those capable of providing robust disaster recovery solutions. Companies with a focus on delivering high-quality storage solutions and long-term service support would find themselves well-positioned to compete in such opportunities. The procurement, despite being below the competition threshold, highlights the importance of forming strategic relationships with local government for contracts of this nature, as well as demonstrating the significant potential for achieving long-term business growth through fulfilling public sector requirements.

## Notice

Dell storage hardware for DR suite at Towcester DC plus 7 years support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029292-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 1 Oct 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £74,738 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72500000 - Computer-related services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 15:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029292-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029292-2026
  30th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://Softcat.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/

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