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HCI (Hyper-converged Infrastructure) Backup and Recovery Solution

KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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11 Mar 2025 at 09:37

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11 Mar 2025 at 08:54

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Summary of the contracting process

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for an HCI (Hyper-converged Infrastructure) Backup and Recovery Solution. The award stage was finalised on 10th March 2025, with the tender closing on 18th February 2025. The contract period extends from 10th March 2025 to 9th March 2028. This tender falls under the goods category, specifically targeting the backup or recovery software package industry. The procurement was conducted as a mini-competition via Framework RM6098 Lot 1, and the delivery location is Ashford, TN25 4AZ in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in providing advanced digital backup and recovery solutions. Being a framework-based competition, this procurement method underscores a streamlined process and fosters fair competition among qualified suppliers. Companies with strong technological capabilities and experience in hyper-converged infrastructure solutions are well-suited to participate and potentially secure future similar opportunities. The successful supplier for this project is European Electronique Limited, indicating room for comparable entities to engage in NHS-backed tech procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HCI (Hyper-converged Infrastructure) Backup and Recovery Solution

Notice Description

HCI (Hyper-converged Infrastructure) Backup and Recovery Solution Additional information: Mini Competition via Framework RM6098 Lot 1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7dab5589-39b3-42da-aa14-d7308ac4ce37
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a282f9b-1ef3-4c2d-a482-eeabd0ac8211
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48710000 - Backup or recovery software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£230,011 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2025 - 9 Mar 2028 3-4 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
KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Chris Sherwood (KCHFT)
Contact Email
christopher.sherwood@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN25 4AZ
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Goat Lees
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EUROPEAN ELECTRONIQUE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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