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Provision of Storage and Connectivity

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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09 Mar 2017 at 10:03

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Storage and Connectivity" contract, initiated by the Crown Commercial Service of the Ministry of Defence, has been completed. This procurement, classified under the goods category with a CPV code of 44316400, aimed to enhance the storage environment of the Allied Rapid Reaction Corps datacentre. The contract was awarded for a total value of £65,400 and covered the period from 6th March 2017 to 31st March 2017. The tender was open until 2nd March 2017, making it crucial for potential bidders to submit their proposals before the deadline. The contract required the supply of specific hardware including Dell EqualLogic and Broadcom network cards.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the supply of technology hardware, particularly those that focus on data storage solutions. Companies, especially small to medium enterprises (SMEs), that specialise in IT infrastructure and networking solutions would be well-positioned to compete in future contracts like this one. The preferences for SMEs and voluntary community sector enterprises highlight an inclusive approach by the Crown Commercial Service, encouraging diverse participation in the procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Storage and Connectivity

Notice Description

Please note that this notification is for Transparency purposes only. The Army part of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) needed to procure a NATO SECRET (NS) storage and connectivity hardware. The requirement was primarily needed to improve the resilience of the storage environment within the Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (ARRC) permanent headquarters (PHQ) datacentre. The Army's current storage arrays, EMC CX4-120 became end of life in December 2016. The Authority requested Potential Providers to provide the following products: Dell EqualLogic PS6210XS x 2; Broadcom 57810 10Gb SFP + Network Cards x 10 and; 10Gb SFP Modules x 10. No support and maintenance was required from the Successful Supplier. Installation, configuration and commissioning and testing is to be carried out by the 252 Signal Squadron.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7b282fcf-705f-4879-bbe7-c73279bab29c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24442be0-098b-442f-a507-ef6800dfe009
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2017 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
technology.operations@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8QQ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTERPRISE INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

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