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Digital Forensic Investigation Unit Storage and Replication

7 FORCES PROCUREMENT

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03 Sep 2021 at 09:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the purchase of storage and replication solutions for the Digital Forensic Investigation Unit (DFIU) at Hertfordshire Constabulary. The contract, titled "Digital Forensic Investigation Unit Storage and Replication," falls under the goods category, specifically relating to servers. Situated in the East of England, this procurement was managed by 7 Forces Procurement and was executed through a direct procurement method via a Single Tender Action, as the supplier was not on a framework. The entire process was initiated on September 3, 2021, with the award published on that date, and the contract period commencing from September 6, 2021, and concluding on September 30, 2021.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in IT infrastructure and data storage solutions, particularly those capable of providing systems that are compatible with existing DFIU hardware. Companies with expertise in server technology and integration services would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Engaging in this market can facilitate business growth by forming strategic partnerships with public bodies like Hertfordshire Constabulary, thereby expanding their portfolios in the public procurement sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Forensic Investigation Unit Storage and Replication

Notice Description

The Digital Forensic Investigation Unit (DFIU) at Hertfordshire Constabulary are short on storage space and required a secondary array for backup/replication of data to meet ISO requirements. The infrastructure and hardware needing to be purchased would need to be the same as what has been purchased by Bedfordshire DFIU where the ICT department are supporting the same service. The two DFIU systems need to be able to integrate, share information and communicate with each other. This reseller is not on a framework so therefore a Single Tender Action was the only suitable procurement strategy that could be used.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcfb9f9f-aa40-4338-b9f4-db6fc1cb4a47
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48820000 - Servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£149,893 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£149,893 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
5 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 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
7 FORCES PROCUREMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD, ESSEX
Postcode
CM2 6DN
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Trinity
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VECTOR AND SCALAR PRODUCTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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