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CONTRACT FOR MAINTENANCE OF STORAGE AREA NETWORK HARDWARE

GATESHEAD COUNCIL

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01 Feb 2022 at 14:14

Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Contract for Maintenance of Storage Area Network Hardware." This contract involves a hardware fault rectification and software support service for Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Nimble Storage devices, with support services needed from 12 February 2022 until 30 September 2024. The total value of the contract is £41,648.52. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, which was conducted below threshold, and the tender period concluded on 11 January 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in IT support and hardware maintenance services, particularly those experienced in managing storage network systems. With Gateshead Council actively seeking reliable service providers to ensure optimal performance of their storage devices, businesses that can demonstrate expertise in HPE technology and offer responsive support solutions are well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders. Firms looking to expand their operations in the public sector should consider building relationships with local authorities like Gateshead Council.

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Notice Title

CONTRACT FOR MAINTENANCE OF STORAGE AREA NETWORK HARDWARE

Notice Description

Gateshead Council (the Council) requires a hardware fault rectification break-fix and software support service including firmware upgrades of its existing Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Nimble Storage devices. The Councils existing Nimble support service expires on the 11/02/2022. The new support services are required from 12/02/2022 until 30/09/2024

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bfc29968-ffec-4c08-b291-d95347efe385
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/516d4ddc-b838-4551-88ac-a1f8cf4660cd
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,648 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,648 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2022 - 30 Sep 2024 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
GATESHEAD COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NIMBLE GROUP IT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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