Award

Cohesity Backup System

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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Award

13 Aug 2024 at 13:37

Summary of the contracting process

Southampton City Council has completed the procurement stage for the "Cohesity Backup System" project, categorised under Computer equipment and supplies. This procurement process falls under the services industry and took place in Southampton, England, with the postal code SO14 7LY. The contract, initiated via a mini-competition against the CCS RM6098 Framework and using a selective procurement method, began on 9th August 2024 and will conclude on 9th August 2030. Key dates include the tender period ending on 25th April 2024 and the contract award published on 13th August 2024. The awarded contract is valued at £498,598.36 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT solutions, particularly those able to offer robust backup systems. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in this procurement, potentially benefiting from the structured call-off from a framework agreement. The contract's long duration until 2030 offers stable, long-term business growth for the supplier, Akhter Computers Limited, indicating a lucrative avenue for similar enterprises seeking to expand their market presence in public sector IT projects.

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Notice Title

Cohesity Backup System

Notice Description

Mini Competition against CCS RM6098 Framework for a replacement IT Cohesity Backup System. Competition via the Proactis Portal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-75451ece-e6ea-4a03-b367-68e966f0667f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3635b11-8a76-4001-8c03-a2624ebb3113
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£498,598 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£498,598 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 Aug 2024 - 9 Aug 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Darrin Daniels
Contact Email
darrin.daniels@southampton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02380 832721

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AKHTER COMPUTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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