---
title: "IT454 Datacentre Rack Space Rental"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d394"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-07-24"
---

# IT454 Datacentre Rack Space Rental

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d394

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## Summary

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has successfully completed the procurement process for the "IT454 Datacentre Rack Space Rental" under the Crown Hosting Data Centres Framework. This procurement falls under the services category within the data services industry. The procurement process, identified by the OCID ocds-h6vhtk-06d394, was executed through a direct award, using a limited procurement method, thus bypassing the need for publication of a call for competition. The procurement took place in the UK, specifically targeting regions like UKK2, with the contract awarded to Crown Hosting Data Centres Ltd on 3rd June 2026. Valued at GBP 208,704.09, the contract covers the rental provision of datacentre rack space, including estate fitouts at Cody Park and Spring Park.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in data services, particularly those capable of providing data-processing equipment and services. Companies that can supply technical and infrastructure solutions within established frameworks will find this contract appealing, given the sector's emphasis on continuity of service and compliance with procurement legislation. The use of a direct award presents an opportunity for technical operators with unique capabilities in data centre hosting and managed services to engage with public sector entities like the NHS, where ongoing contracts could lead to long-term business growth and stability in these specialised fields.

## Notice

Rental provision of datacentre rack space with numerous estate fitouts against the Crown Hosting Datacentre framework.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Datacentre rack space rental, Cody Park fitout and Spring park fitout.

### Procurement Information

This contract was awarded through a direct award under the Crown Hosting Data Centres Framework. The required services fall within the scope of the framework, which was established through a compliant competitive procurement process. Crown Hosting Data Centres Limited is the designated framework provider for these services. The Trust considered the use of the framework to be the most appropriate procurement route, providing value for money, continuity of service, and compliance with procurement legislation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070430-2026 |
| 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 | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 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 | £208,704 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 5DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK2 Dorset and Somerset |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CROWN HOSTING DATA CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 30236200 - Data-processing equipment
- 72300000 - Data services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2026 at 14:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070430-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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