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CFA-Backup Storage Solution

N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Shared Business Services has concluded the procurement process titled "CFA-Backup Storage Solution" under the industry category of Backup or recovery software package (CPV code: 48710000). This process focuses on the provision of online backup to NAS storage, requiring two NAS devices with 200TB+ capacity each, housed in a secure datacentre, along with a tape library for offline backup. The contract, valued at GBP 49,355.66, will be performed in London, United Kingdom, with a procurement method characterised as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender phase ended on 22 November 2024, and the contract will run from 15 March 2025 to 15 March 2028. Key dates include the award date on 23 January 2025 and the publication date on 26 February 2025.

This tender creates significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs given that Boxxe Limited, an SME and the awarded supplier, was able to secure the contract. Businesses that specialise in data storage solutions, backup software, or secure data infrastructure would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. The project requires specialised equipment and knowledge in secure data storage, making it ideal for companies with expertise in scalable and secure IT solutions aimed at large organisations such as the NHS.

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Notice Title

CFA-Backup Storage Solution

Notice Description

The online backup will be to NAS storage the solution requires 2 NAS devices containing 200TB+ each one device which will be housed in a secure datacentre. Also required will be a tape library for an offline backup, these will also be delivered and housed in the secure datacentre.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d17c8d9e-77dc-497d-9728-14c5533dd555
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98511c69-3a68-48d5-92fe-7cbbdca33374
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48710000 - Backup or recovery software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,355 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,355 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
15 Mar 2025 - 15 Mar 2028 3-4 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
N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOXXE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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