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Digital Forensics Unit Environment Replacement

NHS COUNTER FRAUD AUTHORITY

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19 Apr 2023 at 11:28

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11 Apr 2023 at 09:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Counter Fraud Authority has awarded a contract for the Digital Forensics Unit Environment Replacement project to COMPUTACENTER (UK) LTD. The contract, valued at £692,176.95 GBP, involves refreshing the existing VMWare on-premise server infrastructure solution, including sourcing, delivery, installation, and testing of hardware and software. The procurement method used was selective, and the contract was a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from March 21, 2023, to March 20, 2028, and the tender period ended on March 20, 2023.

This tender for the Digital Forensics Unit Environment Replacement project by the NHS Counter Fraud Authority presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those offering information systems and server solutions, to participate. Being able to supply and support hardware and software solutions within the specified contract period is crucial for potential bidders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to consider bidding for this contract, given the stated suitability for SMEs in the tender documentation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Forensics Unit Environment Replacement

Notice Description

Refresh of existing VMWare on-premise server infrastructure solution. The scope of the contract includes the one-off sourcing, delivery, installation and testing of a hardware and software solution. The contract also covers a support agreement for five years. This contract is a call-off from the NHS Shared Business Services SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411 framework agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a993d34-db82-45bb-b851-b64f01a363ff
Current Stage
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48800000 - Information systems and servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£692,176 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£692,176 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
21 Mar 2023 - 20 Mar 2028 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
NHS COUNTER FRAUD AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTACENTER (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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