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The Provision of a Storage Area Network (SAN) Upgrade

BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE

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29 Jan 2019 at 12:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Transport Police has completed a procurement process for "The Provision of a Storage Area Network (SAN) Upgrade," addressing the need to upgrade their data storage systems, which are nearing capacity and approaching end-of-life status. This procurement falls under the goods category with a value of £465,000 and was conducted through a selective procurement method via a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 28th January 2019 and will last until 27th January 2022. The tender period concluded on 17th December 2018, with the contract awarded to SOFTWARE BOX LIMITED on 23rd January 2019.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT and computing sector, particularly those specialising in data storage solutions and related technologies. Companies that are capable of providing equipment upgrades and warranty provisions will find themselves well-positioned to compete. With an increasing reliance on robust and scalable data infrastructure, firms that can demonstrate flexible capacity solutions will have a competitive advantage in bidding for similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of a Storage Area Network (SAN) Upgrade

Notice Description

The data storage devices used to underpin the provision of the majority of software applications and business services for The Authority have now reached capacity, and in a number of cases, are end of life (EoL) with key spares no longer available. The Authority is required to upgrade the existing SANs with a cost effective solution that provides a flexible capacity. This contract covers the upgrade of the equipment with a 3 year warranty provision.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dbb4a55-8f69-4161-9c1a-c4fdb98b8ee5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£465,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£465,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2019 - 27 Jan 2022 3-4 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
BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE
Contact Name
Hannah Parfitt
Contact Email
hannah.parfitt@btp.pnn.police.uk
Contact Phone
07795044135

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 9LN
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Camden Town
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTWARE BOX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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