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SAN Enhancements

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL

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13 Jul 2017 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) is seeking bids for the "SAN Enhancements" project, which involves procuring additional capacity for their HP3PAR 7400 Storage Area Network solution. This procurement falls under the industry category of Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies, specifically focused on network infrastructure. The contract value is set at £95,000, with the procurement method being an open procedure. Key dates include a tender submission deadline of 18 May 2017 and a contract period commencing from 26 May 2017 to 16 June 2017. The delivery addresses for the items will be in both Manchester and London, located in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data storage and network infrastructure solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can provide equivalent or superior products to those specified in the tender could find a viable avenue for growth by participating in this procurement process. Businesses that offer HPE 3PAR technology or similar solutions, along with installation and support services, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract and potentially establish a long-term relationship with a key public sector client.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SAN Enhancements

Notice Description

The strategic context The GMC currently has a HP3PAR 7400 Storage Area Network solution in place. Capacity planning has shown that additional provision is required in order to support the growth needs of the business including the relocation of services from the GMC London data centre to the GMC Manchester data centre. SAN Replication is a critical part of our BCP strategy and as such the ability to replicate with our existing 3PAR equipment is a key requirement. As such we are inviting tenders from suppliers who can meet this additional capacity requirement. 59. Scope of requirement Operational Proposal In order to accommodate operational growth and new project deliverables the GMC require the following or equivalent that provide as good or better capability: Part Code Product Qty H6Z18A HPE 3PAR StoreServ 8450 2N Fld Int Base 1 L7C17A HPE 3PAR 8450 OS Suite Base LTU 1 L7C18A HPE 3PAR 8450 OS Suite Drive LTU 6 L7C21A HPE 3PAR 8450 Replication Suite Base LTU 1 L7C22A HPE 3PAR 8450 Replication Ste Drive LTU 6 L7C31A HPE 3PAR 8450 Dynamic Opt Base LTU 1 L7C32A HPE 3PAR 8450 Dynamic Opt Drive LTU 6 L7C37A HPE 3PAR 8450 Priority Opt Base LTU 1 L7C38A HPE 3PAR 8450 Priority Opt Drive LTU 6 E7Y71A HPE 3PAR 8000 SFF(2.5in) Fld Int Dr Encl 2 K2P91A HPE 3PAR 8000 3.84TB SFF SSD 6 HA114A1 5XV HPE Startup 3PAR 84XX 2N Fld Int Bas SVC 1 HA114A1 5XZ HPE Startup 3PAR 8000 Fld Int Dr Enc SVC 2 BC774AAE HP 3PAR 7400 OS Suite Drive E-LTU 20 BC776AAE HP 3PAR 7400 Replication Ste Drive E-LTU 20 BD271AAE HP 3PAR 7400 Data Opt St v2 Drive E-LTU 20 QR496A HPE M6710 900GB 6G SAS 10K 2.5in HDD 20 HA124A1 HP Technical Installation Startup SVC 1 HA124A1 5TX HPE Startup 3PAR 7000 HDD-SSD Drive SVC 2 BD362AAE HPE 3PAR StoreServ Mgmt/Core SW E-Media 1 BD363AAE HPE 3PAR OS Suite Latest E-Media 1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8b3e2d11-ba7e-43ba-bfba-5424d013296c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09784941-65ee-4ea9-bbb0-481589f9cc5b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

32412110 - Internet network

32424000 - Network infrastructure

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20178 years ago
Contract Period
25 May 2017 - 16 Jun 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
GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M3 3AW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLI London
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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