Award

HPE Aruba Hardware, Software and Subscriptions

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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Award

18 Feb 2025 at 13:38

Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives has completed the procurement process for "HPE Aruba Hardware, Software and Subscriptions" under the award ID TNA683. This project falls within the industry category of data-processing machines (hardware) and network operating system software packages. The contract, valued at £364,809.35, was awarded to INSIGHT DIRECT (UK) LTD. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 14th February 2025 to 13th February 2028, with the tender period ending on 10th February 2025. All activities are scheduled to take place at The National Archives located in Richmond, TW9 4DU, England.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT hardware and software supply, particularly those providing data-processing machines and network operating system software. SMEs will find this contract particularly appealing due to the suitability requirements. INSIGHT DIRECT (UK) LTD, a large-scale supplier, has already been awarded the contract, demonstrating the substantial growth potential for businesses capable of delivering high-quality IT solutions within a framework agreement context. Businesses looking to enter similar markets or expand their client base in the public sector would benefit from monitoring such opportunities.

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Notice Title

HPE Aruba Hardware, Software and Subscriptions

Notice Description

HPE Aruba Hardware, Software and Subscriptions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a20c20cf-e774-4c6c-9d3f-364aab7f7362
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcfc39f2-7f23-4419-b600-1fb98492108a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)

48214000 - Network operating system software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£364,809 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£364,809 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
14 Feb 2025 - 13 Feb 2028 2-3 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
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nationalarchives.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 4DU
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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