---
title: "National Block Storage Array Requirements"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000824450"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-02-23"
---

# National Block Storage Array Requirements

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000824450

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority has concluded its procurement process, awarding a contract titled "National Block Storage Array Requirements" in the public order and safety category. The contract, awarded under an open procedure, pertains to the provision and support of national block storage array requirements, focusing on goods procurement. Situated in Glasgow, UKM, the organisation facilitates the growth of local industry through engagements like these. The contract was signed on 6th February 2026 and is active with a total value of £1,016,505.44. It involves a five-year duration with options for extensions up to two periods of twelve months each, depending on the Authority's discretion.

This procurement offers substantial business growth prospects primarily for large firms specialising in technology products and services. Phoenix Software Ltd, being a large enterprise, was awarded the contract, demonstrating an opportunity for sizeable ventures equipped for delivering technology solutions. Although the tender attracted five bids, there was no participation from SMEs, potentially opening further opportunities for smaller businesses to enter the realm with competitive bids in future tenders. Companies skilled in electronic bidding systems, and based locally or strategically situated in the UK, are ideally positioned for similar contracts with the Scottish Police Authority.

## Notice

The Scottish Police Authority (known as the "the Authority") has awarded a Contract to assist with provision and support of the National Block Storage Array Requirements.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Police Authority (known as the "the Authority") has awarded a Contract to assist with provision and support of the National Block Storage Array Requirements.

Options: The duration of the Call-Off Contract will be for five (5) years with the option to extend the contract a further two (2) periods of up to twelve months of each period at the sole discretion of the Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550155 |
| 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 | 6 Feb 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 | £1,016,505 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G40 4EH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Calton |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow East |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHOENIX SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48780000 - System, storage and content management software package

## 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=FEB550155

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550155
  National Block Storage Array Requirements - The Scottish Police Authority (known as the "the Authority") has awarded a Contract to assist with provision and support of the National Block Storage Array Requirements.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000824450

## Provenance

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