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DDaT20226 - Pure Storage FlashBlade and Pure Storage

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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08 Sep 2020 at 09:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the UK Shared Business Services Limited, which has awarded a contract titled "DDaT20226 - Pure Storage FlashBlade and Pure Storage" in the software package and information systems industry. This contract was completed on 31 July 2020, and it encompasses the purchase of a five-year support package for Pure Storage products, to be delivered at the Swindon location. The total value of the contract is £525,860.41, and the contract period spans from 1 August 2020 to 1 December 2025. This procurement was undertaken using a selective method through a framework agreement known as the NHS Link IT Solutions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in consulting, software development, and support services. Companies that align with the scale and scope of services provided by Softcat PLC, which has secured this contract, would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. The ongoing contract duration offers prospective suppliers a chance to build relationships with the buyer and enhance their service capabilities within public procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT20226 - Pure Storage FlashBlade and Pure Storage

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** This contract is for the purchase of the 5 year support package of Pure Storage FlashBlade 7x52.8TB and FlashArray X50R3-ETH-182TB-91/91 EMEZZ from Softcat PLC from August 2020 to December 2025 for UK Research and Innovation - STFC. The sourcing of this requirement was undertaken using the existing framework agreement NHS Link IT Solutions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ad888314-a3fa-489c-bf0d-a2b47410381d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ef54a37-1b90-474f-891f-ec238c458d72
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£525,860 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£525,860 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2020 - 1 Dec 2025 Over 5 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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