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title: "Support for Storage Area Network"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bdf2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-06-26"
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# Support for Storage Area Network

Buyer: TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bdf2

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "Support for Storage Area Network," was conducted by the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Authority. This contract is related to the maintenance and repair of information technology equipment, classified under the industry category of services. The primary location for this procurement is within the UKC region, specifically managed by the authorities situated in Tyne and Wear. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, with key dates marking the contract signing on 10th June 2026. The procurement method involved a direct award without prior publication via the Shared Business Services Framework for IT Hardware & Services.

This tender offers growth opportunities particularly for large businesses specialising in IT equipment maintenance, such as Dell Corporation Ltd, which successfully secured the contract. Given the contract's focus on supporting Dell Storage Area Networks, businesses with expertise in providing IT infrastructure solutions and service support will find this procurement well-suited to their capabilities. By engaging in direct awards like this, businesses can leverage established frameworks to enhance their service portfolio within the public sector.

## Notice

Support of a Dell Storage Area Network

### Procurement Information

Direct award via the Shared Business Services (SBS) Framework for the provision of IT Hardware & Services via the Link 4 Lot 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060228-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 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 | £55,736 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | TYNE AND WEAR, |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR5 3QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Washington North |
| Westminster constituency | Washington and Gateshead South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50312600 - Maintenance and repair of information technology equipment

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2026 at 10:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060228-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.twfire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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