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BLDC - Storage Arrays

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The tender titled "BLDC - Storage Arrays" was issued by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) based in Southampton, England, as part of a selective procurement process. The project involves acquiring three additional storage arrays to enhance the backup solutions for HM Coastguard operations following a technical audit. The tender period ended on 15th December 2020, with the contract period starting on 16th December 2020 and concluding on 31st December 2020. The total value of the contract is £62,157, classified under data storage services.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data storage services, particularly those offering resilient storage solutions and backup systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender is aimed at creating a diverse supplier base. Companies equipped with expertise in the design and installation of data management systems would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BLDC - Storage Arrays

Notice Description

Following the Whitespider Blue Light Data Centre audit, an urgent issue was confirmed by the MCA's technical architects in respect of the Backup solution that could severely impact HM Coastguard operations. This RTP is to procure 3 additional storage arrays to enable the implementation of a resilient Backup regime to mitigate the risk of total loss of data in the Blue Light Data Centres. Design and installation work will be undertaken by teams within the IT directorate.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4ebf332f-c34b-4309-a0d5-d4570f3944af
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb930e74-0e2e-4702-bc56-a7495e914897
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£62,157 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,157 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 30 days
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
MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Additional Buyers

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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