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UK SBS IT150029 Tape Library

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is conducting a tender for the acquisition of new tape libraries under the title "UK SBS IT150029 Tape Library." This procurement falls within the IT services industry and is primarily focused on goods related to office and computing machinery. The contract value is set at £70,000, and the tender period concluded on 19 October 2015. The contract period for the awarded tender starts from 11 November 2015 and extends until 11 November 2020. The services are to be delivered to locations in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in IT hardware and software solutions, particularly those capable of providing installation, maintenance, and support services for tape library systems. Companies with a strong background in IT services, support for scientific data backup, and those able to deliver state-of-the-art solutions can compete effectively in this tender, potentially fostering growth through innovative technology offerings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the project may cater to their capabilities in specialised IT services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS IT150029 Tape Library

Notice Description

The MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit (the "CBSU") in Cambridge require 2 new tape libraries for storing backup and archive data. A Data backup system is crucial to protecting our scientific data and core computing services, and tape media plays an important role in this system. We currently have a single StroageTek L700 library with 8 LT04 drives, but this is no longer cost-effective to maintain and does not support the latest generation of LTO drives. New hardware would allow us to enable new features of our backup software, reduce our backup windows, provide faster data recovery, and provide denser storage of backup and archive data. The supplier will be required to deliver the following scope of work: * Undertake a design that meets the specification, ensuring that all requirements are met. * Provide support for installation and configuration of the components of the solution to ensure correct operation and optimum performance. * Provide hardware and software warranty, maintenance, and support for a period of 5 years. The support should be equivalent next business day response. * The total cost for all hardware, software, media, and support agreements should be no more than PS70,000. Additional information: UK Shared Business Services eSourcing As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered Bidder; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk : Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cc730a94-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/469ead8c-146e-415e-8836-dfc62c823657
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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

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

CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,209 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 201510 years ago
Contract Period
11 Nov 2015 - 11 Nov 2020 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 1FF
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
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PANGBOURNE MUSICAL DISTRIBUTORS LTD T/A PMD MAGNETICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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