Award

SAN replacement

ACTIVATE LEARNING

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Award

23 Jul 2024 at 09:46

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation, Activate Learning, has successfully completed a procurement process for the replacement of SAN (Storage Area Network) systems across multiple sites, including a 5-year maintenance agreement. The procurement, titled "SAN replacement," belongs to the Computer-related equipment industry category. It is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a "limited" method through competitive quotation (below threshold). Key dates include the tender period ending on 31st December 2023, the start of the contract on 22nd March 2024, and the end date on 15th April 2029. The award was published on 23rd July 2024, and the contract is valued at £106,307.25.

This procurement tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in computer-related equipment, particularly those capable of providing robust SAN solutions and ongoing maintenance services. The successful supplier, Stone Technologies Ltd, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for this contract, being an SME with expertise in IT infrastructure. Companies looking to grow their business in the technology sector, especially those with experience in managing and maintaining large-scale storage solutions, would find similar opportunities highly beneficial. The procurement is supportive of SMEs and VCSEs, making it an attractive prospect for smaller enterprises aiming to expand their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SAN replacement

Notice Description

San replacement for multiple sites including 5 year maintenance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6ee48816-afa3-4de9-ac33-d90235c73b5b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80c04b0c-ccfc-4c62-89d9-f7f665e6b3da
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30230000 - Computer-related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£106,307 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£106,307 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
22 Mar 2024 - 15 Apr 2029 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
ACTIVATE LEARNING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1SA
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STONE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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