Tender

Server and Storage Infrastructure Upgrade

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

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Tender

24 Aug 2017 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group is currently seeking tenders for a project titled "Server and Storage Infrastructure Upgrade," aimed at enhancing its network infrastructure. This procurement falls under the services category, classified specifically as network infrastructure (CPV code: 32424000). The tender is active, with submissions due by 6th October 2017, and the contract is expected to commence on 14th December 2017, lasting until 13th December 2021. Bids can be submitted through an open procedure, inviting a wide range of competitors.

This tender presents significant opportunities for IT services companies, particularly those specialising in data centre solutions and network infrastructure upgrades. Businesses capable of providing robust server and storage systems will be well-positioned to compete. Interested parties should consider the technical requirements and the implementation of a scaled replica for business continuity, which showcases the potential for contract value and long-term collaboration with a prestigious entity like the Science Museum Group.

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Notice Title

Server and Storage Infrastructure Upgrade

Notice Description

SMG has invested in a co-lo datacentre where it has implemented a centralised firewall, internet, AWS DirectConnect and Azure ExpressRoute to serve the whole organisation.SMG is now looking to consolidate its server and storage infrastructure within this datacentre and operate a scaled replica from the Science Museum for business continuity purposes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d54ec556-fac5-4b3f-9b8a-6d89aec31de9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba828838-650a-4ead-9181-67e18f3a1d05
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32424000 - Network infrastructure

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Dec 2017 - 13 Dec 2021 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sarmad.al-asadi@sciencemuseum.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2079424000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW7 2DD
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Brompton & Hans Town
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Further Information

Notice Documents

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