Award

Replacement for Oracle Hierarchical Storage Manager

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 Jan 2020 at 11:06

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

09 Oct 2019 at 12:50

Tender Notice
Tender

20 Sep 2019 at 14:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives (TNA) has completed a tender process for the replacement of the Oracle Hierarchical Storage Manager (OHSM) software. This tender, classified under 'Software package and information systems' and 'IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support', was initiated as part of TNA's aim to procure a new software solution along with implementation and ongoing support services. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, concluding the tender period on 28th October 2019. The contract for this project commenced on 28th November 2019 and is set to conclude on 27th November 2021, with a total contract value of £89,600.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for SMEs in the software and IT services sector, particularly those specialising in software development and implementation. Businesses that can provide tailored solutions for data management and ongoing support services may find themselves well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. Engaging in such projects can help grow a business's portfolio and establish a foothold in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Replacement for Oracle Hierarchical Storage Manager

Notice Description

The objective of this tender exercise is to source a software product to replace the Oracle Hierarchical Storage Manager (OHSM) software package currently in use at The National Archives (TNA). Our aim is to procure a replacement software solution, together with implementation and on-going support services, and to work in collaboration with either the software supplier or a partner organisation to implement the proposed software on TNA's infrastructure during the current financial year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-43fc912a-c6e1-4100-a49b-d2234bd8aa7f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86b822f4-1bb2-426f-8880-2bd9b35dafb8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£89,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2020 - 31 Jan 2022 2-3 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
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 4DU
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERSITY SOFTWARE

Further Information

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