---
title: "Virtual hosting hardware (Physical hardware to host virtual servers)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067b6c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS"
published: "2026-04-02"
---

# Virtual hosting hardware (Physical hardware to host virtual servers)

Buyer: CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067b6c

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## Summary

The Corporate Officer of the House of Lords has successfully completed the procurement process for a three-year agreement to acquire virtual hosting hardware, specifically intended for housing virtual servers. This contract, awarded to Pheonix Software Ltd, falls within the industry category of mainframe computer goods and operates under a direct procurement method without open competition. The entire procurement procedure was finalised on 1st April 2026, with the contract signed on 27th March 2026. The buyer organisation is situated in London, while the supplier is located in Pocklington, York, providing a national scope for the opportunity.

This contract offers significant opportunities for business expansion, especially for SMEs specialising in ICT infrastructure and mainframe systems. Given its direct award nature, businesses with established credentials and quality offerings in virtual server hosting hardware are well-placed to explore similar opportunities in the public sector. Companies not typically competing through open tenders can notice a streamlined process here maximising efficiency for growth within the central government domain.

## Notice

Virtual hosting hardware (Physical hardware to host virtual servers) - 3-Year Agreement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030696-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £41,443 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 0AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHEONIX SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30211000 - Mainframe computer

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 09:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030696-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030696-2026
  2nd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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