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Framework Agreement for Servers, Storage, High Performance Computing & Managed Infrastructure Contract Value
£3,000,000,000
excluding VAT · £3,600,000,000 including VAT · Above the relevant threshold
A planning notice whose dates have passed. Look for the tender or award notice that followed it. The tender notice was expected on 26 May 2026.
Description Framework for the Procurement of Servers, Storage and Solutions
Buyer
Buyer ID GB-COH-02732244
Local Authority Code –
Address Reading Enterprise Centre, The University of Reading, Whiteknights Road, Earley Gate, Reading, RG6 6BU, United Kingdom
Type of body Public authority - sub-central government Suppliers No supplier information available.
Lots This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately.
Lot Value Status Lot 0 Feb 2027 – Jan 2029
- planned
Key Dates
Published 1 April 2025
Tender Open -
Tender Deadline -
Award Date -
Contract Start -
Contract End -
Planned term 1 February 2027 – 31 January 2029 · may extend to 31 January 2031 Notice Amendments Changes the buyer published to this notice after it first appeared.
Amendment 017327-2026 Update CPV codes to more accurately reflect what the framework will cover.
Procurement Details
Method –
Method Details –
Main category Goods
Category Computer-related services
Delivery location UK
Buyer Reference ITS4065 SU
Legal Basis Procurement Act 2023
CPV Codes 30200000 – Computer equipment and supplies; 30210000 – Data-processing machines (hardware); 30211100 – Super computer; 30211300 – Computer platforms; 30233000 – Media storage and reader devices; 30233100 – Computer storage units; 30233140 – Direct-access storage devices (DASD); 30233141 – Redundant Array of Independent Disk (RAID); 30233180 – Flash memory storage devices; 30234000 – Storage media; 48000000 – Software package and information systems; 48782000 – Storage management software package; 48800000 – Information systems and servers; 48820000 – Servers; 48821000 – Network servers; 48822000 – Computer servers; 48823000 – File servers; 48824000 – Printer servers; 48825000 – Web servers; 50312000 – Maintenance and repair of computer equipment; 50312600 – Maintenance and repair of information technology equipment; 51000000 – Installation services (except software); 51610000 – Installation services of computers and information-processing equipment; 72000000 – IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support; 72300000 – Data services; 72600000 – Computer support and consultancy services; 80533100 – Computer training services