Published date: 28 November 2025

Open future opportunity - This means that the buyer is not yet ready to invite bid applications but early notification has been provided and some dialogue may be possible.


Approach to market date: 28 November 2025

Contract summary

Industry

  • Data network management and support services - 72315000

  • Data storage services - 72317000

Location of contract

BS34 8JH

Value of contract

£250,000 to £750,000

Procurement reference

715727479

Published date

28 November 2025

Approach to market date

28 November 2025

Contract start date

31 March 2026

Contract end date

31 March 2031

Procedure type

Call-off from a framework agreement

A mini-competition or direct purchase from a pre-established framework agreement.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Expression of Interest for provision of enterprise data storage arrays. This requirement is for the replacement hardware, operating systems, training and migration support activities required to realise the new capability. The new hardware shall be purchased by 31st March 2025 to ensure that it can be delivered in time to be operational before the end of November 2026.
Expression of Interest conditions are outlined in the attached EOI document. Returns should be submitted via CCS eSourcing, Contracts Finder or via direct email. Clarification questions pertaining to the EOI should be submitted via CCS eSourcing.

More information

Spend profile

This table displays the spend profile of the notice
Financial year Budget
2025/2025 £750,000

Attachments

  • 20251128_RM6098-Storage Filers_EOI_OSC.pdf
  • Notice of planned procurement
  • Expression of Interest conditions are outlined in the attached EOI document. Returns should be submitted via CCS eSourcing, Contracts Finder or via direct email. Clarification questions pertaining to the EOI should be submitted via CCS eSourcing.

How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

About the buyer

Contact name

Louise Thorne

Address

MoD AbbeyWood
Bristol
BS34 8JH
England

Email

louise.thorne107@mod.gov.uk