Tender

Contract for the Provision of a Storage Area Network Solution to the Victoria and Albert Museum

VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM

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Tender

01 Feb 2018 at 15:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Victoria and Albert Museum is inviting bids for a contract titled "Contract for the Provision of a Storage Area Network Solution," focused on delivering modern data storage services. This tender is currently in the active stage, with a procurement process launched on 1st February 2018. The submission deadline is set for 28th February 2018, and the contract period will commence on 1st June 2018, lasting until 31st May 2023. Located in Kensington, London, this tender falls within the services industry category, employing a selective procurement method via a negotiated procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data storage solutions and related services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with innovative approaches to Storage Area Network (SAN) technology, as well as those competitive in providing cost-effective storage solutions, may find this contract align well with their capabilities. This is an excellent chance for such businesses to engage with a prestigious institution like the Victoria and Albert Museum over a multi-year contract, fostering growth and collaboration in the technology sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of a Storage Area Network Solution to the Victoria and Albert Museum

Notice Description

The V&A is seeking a supplier to provide a new Storage Area Network ("SAN") solution to support the museum's sites over the next 5 years. The new SAN should take full advantage of developments in SAN technology as well as cheaper storage costs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ccf6e7cb-9310-4787-a602-6043f785516d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57856505-8304-4d78-9af4-07f3ea154ca3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72317000 - Data storage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2018 - 31 May 2023 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENSINGTON
Postcode
SW7 2RL
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Brompton & Hans Town
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Further Information

Notice Documents

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