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GB-Manchester: ACE 682 STA Storage Area Network hardware software and support

The Arts Council of England

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27 Oct 2025 at 10:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council of England has completed a procurement process for the acquisition of a Storage Area Network including hardware, software, and a five-year maintenance and support contract. The process concerned the purchase of server equipment and related software installations, valued at £35,607 GBP, classified under the computer equipment and supplies category. The procurement, identified by the tender ID BIP989817839, utilised an unspecified procurement method. The contract, awarded to NG-IT, commenced on 14 February 2025 and is due to conclude on 28 February 2030. The delivery locations specified include the United Kingdom, various British Overseas Territories, and other international regions, highlighting a broad geographic reach.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for companies specialised in IT infrastructure, hardware maintenance, and software support. Since NG-IT, a small to medium enterprise (SME), secured the contract, similar-sized firms with expertise in computer equipment and related services might find themselves well-positioned for future opportunities with the Arts Council or similar organisations. Despite this tender being completed, leveraging this insight into requirements could grant businesses a strategic edge in future, similar bids, especially those targeting long-term IT support and services agreements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Manchester: ACE 682 STA Storage Area Network hardware software and support

Notice Description

Purchase of server equipment, racking, software installation and 5 year hardware maintenance and support contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1358a5dc-f968-4d04-84fb-4b752d8d2748
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7919a356-0730-415d-a759-eaa0789f0cd0
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,607 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,607 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
14 Feb 2025 - 28 Feb 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Arts Council of England
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 1FN
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NG-IT LTD

Further Information

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