Tender

Storage Area Network

VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM

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Tender

25 May 2018 at 14:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Victoria and Albert Museum is conducting a procurement process for a Storage Area Network (SAN) solution to enhance data storage services at its sites over the next five years. The open tender, classified under the CPV code 72317000, was published on 25th May 2018 and will remain active until 22nd June 2018, with the contract expected to commence on 16th July 2018 and last until 15th July 2023. This initiative is situated in Kensington, London, UK, and aims to leverage advancements in SAN technology while capitalising on more affordable storage options.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data storage services, particularly those that are SMEs and VCSEs, to compete for a long-term contract with a prestigious institution. Companies with expertise in innovative SAN technologies and solutions should consider bidding, as this project aims to implement state-of-the-art storage systems that could greatly enhance operational efficiencies for the museum over the contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Storage Area Network

Notice Description

The V&A is seeking a supplier to provide a new Storage Area Network ("SAN") solution to support the museum's sites over the next 5 years. The new SAN should take full advantage of developments in SAN technology as well as cheaper storage costs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-95e2b72e-de1f-400d-8ba4-8c99e99fb949
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d2707e7-45e6-498c-bdda-bb52f542fdd5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72317000 - Data storage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Jul 2018 - 15 Jul 2023 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENSINGTON
Postcode
SW7 2RL
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Brompton & Hans Town
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Further Information

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