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Tape Library

THE FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY

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18 Dec 2020 at 14:51

Summary of the contracting process

The tender process for the "Tape Library" project, initiated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), involves the procurement of IT services specifically for an upgrade to an IBM Tape Library. The project falls under the IT services category and takes place in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method used is selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. This tender was completed on October 28, 2020, with a contract period that commenced on November 18, 2020, and will end on November 17, 2021. The total value of the contract is approximately £200,000, engaging small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth for businesses offering IT services and hardware solutions, particularly those specialising in data storage and management systems. Companies with the capability to deliver advanced IT infrastructure in compliance with the specifications can leverage this contract. Additionally, larger firms looking to partner with SMEs may find this tender beneficial as it often aligns with their procurement strategies under framework agreements.

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Notice Title

Tape Library

Notice Description

IBM Tape Library. IT Hardware - IBM Tape Library upgrade.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cdee0c7e-5b26-4611-9875-8363a7dbbd3d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68a90ab6-7a4a-4585-bd2f-b636b9c37ee1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£174,787 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 2020 - 17 Nov 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Victoria Stone
Contact Email
victoria.stone@fca.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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