Tender

Contract for the Provision of a Storage Area Network Solution to the Victoria and Albert Museum

VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM

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Tender

14 Dec 2023 at 12:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Victoria and Albert Museum is looking for a Storage Area Network solution to replace their current one, which is set to be end of life by December 2024. The contract, valued at £450,000 GBP, has an open procurement method with a tender deadline of January 31, 2024. The contract period is from December 2, 2024, to December 1, 2029, and the delivery address is in London, United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity by the Victoria and Albert Museum for Storage Area Network services is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses in the data storage services industry, particularly those with expertise in SAN solutions, are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The contract presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses looking to provide long-term storage solutions to a prestigious cultural institution in London.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of a Storage Area Network Solution to the Victoria and Albert Museum

Notice Description

The V&A Museum requires a new Storage Area Network (SAN) solution to support the museum over the at least the next 5 years. The current solution is planned to be end of life in December 2024 and therefore a program for the replacement of the solution is required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d41ea88e-0832-4cd2-a3a9-98e18243a5f3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72317000 - Data storage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Dec 2024 - 1 Dec 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENSINGTON
Postcode
SW7 2RL
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Brompton & Hans Town
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Further Information

Notice Documents

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