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TENDER FOR CORE COMPUTE, SAN, BACK-UP AND DR SOLUTION FOR BASSETLAW DISTRICT COUNCIL

WELLAND PROCUREMENT

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07 May 2025 at 11:18

Summary of the contracting process

Bassetlaw District Council has concluded the procurement process for replacing its core compute, SAN, back-up, and disaster recovery solution, with an award dated 27th February 2025. Managed by Welland Procurement, the contract falls within the network infrastructure sector, covering services procurement. The contract, valued at £702,000, begins on 2nd April 2025 and extends until 1st February 2030, located in England, United Kingdom. The tender stage ended on 16th December 2024, with Boxxe Ltd awarded as the supplier. This initiative employed an 'Other' procurement method, indicative of a specific approach tailored to the requirements of the procurement.

This contract presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in network infrastructure services, particularly those offering solutions for hardware, software licensing, and professional support services. The tender was open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it an attractive prospect for diversified business growth. With substantial investments in infrastructure solutions, there is ample scope for businesses in the technology and IT services sectors to leverage their expertise and tap into long-term opportunities alongside Bassetlaw District Council.

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Notice Title

TENDER FOR CORE COMPUTE, SAN, BACK-UP AND DR SOLUTION FOR BASSETLAW DISTRICT COUNCIL

Notice Description

The Council invited further competition responses for the supply of services in respect of replacing the Councils core compute, SAN, back-up and DR solution including hardware, software (licenses) with Professional services / support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1acf8811-91cb-4fac-90de-706ffa118959
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88a99925-fb4d-48b4-9b10-0376b2b8ffe7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32424000 - Network infrastructure

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£702,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£434,502 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 1 Apr 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WELLAND PROCUREMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MELTON MOWBRAY
Postcode
LE13 1GH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Melton
Electoral Ward
Melton Warwick
Westminster Constituency
Melton and Syston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOXXE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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