---
title: "Datacentre Core Network"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0684b8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-17"
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# Datacentre Core Network

Buyer: DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0684b8

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council with the tender title "Datacentre Core Network" falls within the goods industry category, specifically network infrastructure, with delivery in the region of UKG36, United Kingdom. The process has reached the completion stage, with a contract awarded on 17 April 2026. The council seeks to replace end-of-support core and data centre network hardware through this infrastructure project. The procurement method was limited, utilising an approved call-off via the NHS SBS Framework, and contracts were awarded without prior publication of a call for competition, as the procurement falls outside the directive's scope.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth for businesses involved in IT services, consulting, software development, and network infrastructure management. Given the detailed focus on network infrastructure, companies that can offer high-quality and competitive-priced solutions will be well-placed to vie for such contracts. Notably, large corporations such as Dell Corporation Ltd have been successful in securing part of this tender, reflecting the potential for emerging businesses to tap into public sector contracts in collaboration with established entities or by offering niche services. Additionally, the reliance on frameworks suggests that businesses familiar with collaborative procurement methods may find a smoother path to engagement with public authorities like Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council.

## Notice

Infrastructure project aimed at replacing end-of-support (EoS) core and data centre network hardware

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Infrastructure project aimed at replacing end-of-support (EoS) core and data centre network hardware

### Procurement Information

Approved call off via NHS SBS Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034947-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £360,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUDLEY |
| Post town | Dudley |
| Postcode | DY1 1HF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG36 Dudley |
| Local authority | Dudley |
| Electoral ward | St. James's |
| Westminster constituency | Dudley |
| Delivery location | TLG36 Dudley |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32424000 - Network infrastructure
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2026 at 07:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034947-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dell.uk
- http://www.dudley.gov.uk

## Provenance

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