---
title: "Network Storage"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000824443"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-23"
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# Network Storage

Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000824443

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## Summary

West Lothian Council has successfully concluded the procurement process for its "Network Storage" project, focused on maintaining and accessing network-based storage using NetApp technology. This tender falls under the general public services category, drawing relevance to IT goods procurement. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure and is located in Livingston, UKM78 region. Noteworthy dates include the contract signing on 23rd January 2026, with the award notice published on 23rd February 2026, marking the contract stage as active. The tender’s value amounts to GBP 432,705, underscoring a significant investment in technological infrastructure and upgrades.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT infrastructure, particularly those proficient in network storage solutions and NetApp technology. While the contract was awarded to Softcat Plc through a direct call-off from the NHS National Services Scotland Framework, it signals expanding opportunities for large suppliers with a focus on providing continuity and enhancing existing storage solutions. Companies with expertise in interoperability, operational coherence, and cost-effective solutions will find similar procurements conducive for business growth. Additionally, the explicit inclusion of subcontracting possibilities highlights prospects for partnerships and collaborations within the industry.

## Notice

This is a requirement to maintain and provide access to network-based storage. This contract is for NetApp Storage.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

West Lothian Council has various requirements to maintain and provide access to network-based storage. The Council's network storage architecture built on Net App technology, with associated vendor-specific skills and management platforms. There is a requirement to replace end-of-life equipment as well as for the provision for future storage requirements. Following an options appraisal and soft market testing of three storage solutions, the Council determined that NetApp-based storage infrastructure represents the most economically advantageous solution, taking into account: Compatibility and interoperability with the Council's existing NetApp storage architecture Operational continuity and reduced technical risk Overall cost and value for money

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550142 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 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 | £432,705 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVINGSTON |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH54 6FF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian |
| Local authority | West Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Livingston South |
| Westminster constituency | Livingston |
| Delivery location | TLM78 West Lothian |

## 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

- 23 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550142

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550142
  Network Storage - This is a requirement to maintain and provide access to network-based storage. This contract is for NetApp Storage.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000824443
- https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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