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12 Jun 2026 at 13:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Hampshire County Council on behalf of Arun District Council, involves the replacement of an End-of-Life SAN with a NetApp AFF-C30 SAN and Dell Connectrix DS-7710B Fibre Switches. The title of the procurement is "Replacement SAN", classified under Software Package and Information Systems (CPV: 48000000). The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. It was aimed at acquiring services with a contract period from 13th March 2026 to 12th March 2031, culminating in an active award to PROACT IT (UK) LIMITED, valued at £171,783. The key location for this process is Littlehampton, England, with postal code BN17 5LF.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT infrastructure and support services, particularly those with capabilities in SAN solutions and associated hardware like fibre switches. Although it was awarded to a large supplier, smaller businesses can still explore potential opportunities in offering subcontracting or complementary services, especially if they possess expertise in NetApp and Dell technologies. Organisations focusing on long-term support and maintenance of IT systems could leverage such contracts to enhance their portfolio and client base, positioning themselves as key players in the public sector procurement market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Replacement SAN

Notice Description

THIS IS A NOTICE ON BEHALF OF ARUN DISTRICT COUNCIL. Replacement of Existing EOL SAN with a NetApp AFF-C30 SAN & Dell Connectrix DS-7710B Fibre Switches. Together with 5 years Support & Maintenance Professional Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a38aa360-8300-4366-b4be-402ce972864a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/643998c4-afd3-4d50-b970-70a636cbc9aa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£171,783 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£171,783 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2026 - 12 Mar 2031 Over 5 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
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LITTLEHAMPTON
Postcode
BN17 5LF
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Arun
Electoral Ward
River
Westminster Constituency
Bognor Regis and Littlehampton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROACT IT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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