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ICT Infrastructure Refresh and Transformation - Storage, Storage Area Network and Back Up

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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10 Jan 2017 at 09:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Norfolk County Council involves the contract titled "ICT Infrastructure Refresh and Transformation - Storage, Storage Area Network and Back Up." This contract falls under the goods category within the computer equipment and supplies industry. The procurement method was classified as "Other -," with the tender period concluding on 9 December 2016. The awarded contract, valued at £608,718, commenced on 30 December 2016 and is set to run until 31 March 2022. Delivery and installation of services will be provided in the East of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ICT infrastructure, particularly those offering storage solutions, data migration services, and related IT consulting. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to participate, given the need for seamless integration of new technology and ongoing support services. With the procurement being part of the Crown Commercial Services Technology 2 Products Framework, companies proficient in innovative ICT solutions and project coordination are likely to thrive in this competitive space.

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Notice Title

ICT Infrastructure Refresh and Transformation - Storage, Storage Area Network and Back Up

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council has entered into a contract for the provision of storage, storage area network and back up including:- * Delivery, installation, configuration and support of new SAN and Backup solution including all components * Storage to allow for growth of 10% per annum for each of the 5 years (see figures below) * Support and maintenance of the existing equipment (Filers, Disk arrays, SAN) for the duration of the migration until decommissioned (current support arrangement ends 31/12/2016) * Support and maintenance of the new solution for 5 years * Professional services to deliver and migrate to the new solution * Seamless managed data migration from the old equipment to the new equipment minimising the need for downtime for the business * Transition from existing backup solution (tape library) to the new backup solution including associated licencing and software. * Secure wipe of all information from retired, replaced equipment within the scope of this project * Total or partial trade in of old equipment. * Project coordination and associated documentation * Onsite training and skills transfer This contract was let under the Crown Commercial Services Technology 2 Products Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2fb15bf0-404c-4ed6-9f88-648cda7b288e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de1f7517-d285-4c10-8b18-6cb17366349d
Current Stage
Award
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
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£608,718 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£608,718 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Dec 20169 years ago
Contract Period
30 Dec 2016 - 31 Mar 2022 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
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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