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title: "Procurement of FibreChannel Storage Array"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c62f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "POPLAR HOUSING AND REGENERATION COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED"
published: "2026-07-08"
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# Procurement of FibreChannel Storage Array

Buyer: POPLAR HOUSING AND REGENERATION COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c62f

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## Summary

The procurement process, conducted by Poplar Housing and Regeneration Community Association Limited, involved the purchase of a FibreChannel capable storage array to replace an existing unit nearing its end of life. Categorised under computer equipment and supplies, this contract was granted following a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was awarded on 19th June 2026 to Softcat PLC, with a total value of £87,991.26. The storage array, to be delivered to London (region UKI42), falls within the scope of goods procurement. The procurement process was completed using an existing framework agreement that permits direct award contracts, concluding the process in the award stage.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the IT and technology sectors, particularly those specialising in computer equipment and storage solutions. Companies capable of supplying advanced, high-capacity storage solutions, similar to those offered by large-scale suppliers like Softcat PLC, would be well-positioned to capitalise on such tenders. Engaging in these procurement opportunities can lead to business growth by establishing connections with housing associations and potential entry into framework agreements, thereby opening avenues for future contracts. The alignment with specific needs, such as high storage capacity and compliance with technical requirements, is essential for competitiveness.

## Notice

Purchase of a FibreChannel capable storage array to replace an existing unit that is reaching end of life.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Poplar HARCA require a redundant FibreChannel-Capable Storage Array with at least 25TB of usable storage to replace an old unit which is coming to it's end of life.

### Procurement Information

Procurement was made using an existing Framework Agreement (EEM0077 - IT Reseller). This framework permits a direct award of the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064126-2026 |
| 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 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 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 | £87,991 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POPLAR HOUSING AND REGENERATION COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 6DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Lansbury |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2026 at 10:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064126-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.poplarharca.co.uk/

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