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Tender for Strategic Storage Refresh

BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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13 Feb 2018 at 09:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The Bradford Metropolitan District Council has completed a tender for the "Strategic Storage Refresh," aimed at enhancing their IBM storage and tape library backup and recovery infrastructure. This procurement process falls under the IT services category, with a total contract value of £775,925.09, and was conducted using a selective procurement method via competitive dialogue. The tender period ended on 1st February 2018, while the contract duration spans from 1st March 2018 to 28th February 2023. The services are primarily based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in storage management and software development. Companies that can provide innovative solutions for transitioning from tape to disk storage, as well as those capable of refreshing aged storage infrastructure, would be well positioned to compete. Engaging with this sector can allow providers to establish strong partnerships with local councils, thereby fostering growth and expanding their portfolio within public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for Strategic Storage Refresh

Notice Description

City of Bradford MDC (the Council) requires a partner to provide a solution and implementation service to refresh their IBM storage and tape library backup and recovery hardware infrastructure. The Council requires a seamless move from their existing corporate tape libraries backup solution to a disk storage backup solution. The Council will also refresh their aged Corporate IBM N-Series storage.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/271daced-b0cf-4490-aa3c-841274906672
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialog
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48700000 - Software package utilities

48782000 - Storage management software package

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£775,925 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20188 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2018 - 28 Feb 2023 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
BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CETUS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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