---
title: "HPE and Nimble server maintenance and support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ab9b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESSEX POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-06-02"
---

# HPE and Nimble server maintenance and support

Buyer: ESSEX POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ab9b

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## Summary

The Essex Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner Fire & Rescue Authority has completed a procurement process for the maintenance and support of on-premise HPE and Nimble servers. This tender process, under the legal basis reference 2023/54, utilised a limited competition procurement method below the threshold. Located in Witham, UK (postal code CM8 3HB), the authority sought quotations to address their annual server maintenance needs. The procurement commenced on 1st February 2026 and concluded with a contract signing, covering a service period from 6th February 2026 to 5th February 2027, with a total valued contract of £45,396. The awarded contract falls under the services category, specifically related to the maintenance and repair of computer equipment as per classification CPV 50312000.

This procurement offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT maintenance and support services, particularly those familiar with HPE and Nimble technologies. As the procurement method was limited tendering, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with agility and competitive offerings are well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities. The successful bidder, ACS Technology Group Ltd, exemplifies a business that can deliver such technical support, indicating the potential for similar firms to engage in public sector contracts by meeting specific technical and regional demands.

## Notice

Result of a request for quotation for the annual support of the HPE and Nimble on premise servers for the Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051955-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Feb 2026 - 5 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,396 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESSEX POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | WITHAM |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM8 3HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Braintree |
| Electoral ward | Silver End & Cressing |
| Westminster constituency | Witham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACS TECHNOLOGY GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50312000 - Maintenance and repair of computer equipment

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2026 at 13:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051955-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051955-2026
  2nd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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