Mainframe Micro Processor Requirements
This was a re-procurement to replace Mainframe Micro Processor Requirements which had been classed as end of life. The current Infrastructure Storage requirement was obtained via a competitive tender by SLC reference 2020-SLC-357. The hardware supplied was manufactured by IBM under the manufacturers branding of IBM Power. As the SLC estate currently has IBM equipment throughout, to move away from this manufacturer would take a vast investment in both time and money. Therefore, for technical and financial reasons, t...
Buyer
STUDENT LOANS COMPANY LIMITED
Value
£2,739,130
Published
15 Jan 2026
Closes
23 Oct 2025
Procurement details
Source
Contracts Finder
Region
United Kingdom
Procurement method
Open
Category
Goods
Contract starts
8 Dec 2025
Contract ends
7 Dec 2030
CPV classifications
30211500
Central processing unit (CPU) or processors
Lots
Lot default Mainframe Micro Processor Requirements
£2,739,130
This was a re-procurement to replace Mainframe Micro Processor Requirements which had been classed as end of life. The current Infrastructure Storage requirement was obtained via a competitive tender by SLC reference 2020-SLC-357. The hardware supplied was manufactured by IBM under the manufacturers branding of IBM Power. As the SLC estate currently has IBM...
Documents
Unlock document linkAwarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
15 Jan 2026
Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
Award notice · Web page
It should be noticed the original notice had both IBM Power and Storage requirements on one tender activity with two LOTS. Due to business reasons two separate...
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It should be noticed the original notice had both IBM Power and Storage requirements on one tender activity with two LOTS. Due to business reasons two separate tenders were issued one with each Lot. As a separate contract award notice has b...
Planned procurement notice · PDF
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