Award

IT014 SAN Storage Area Network Hardware, Software and Support

GATESHEAD COUNCIL

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Award

16 Apr 2024 at 10:24

Award Notice
Planning

27 Nov 2023 at 16:26

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead Council is planning a procurement process for IT014 SAN Storage Area Network Hardware, Software, and Support. The Council aims to refresh its current storage network with a new solution to provide efficient service for the next 5-7 years. The procurement is open with a contract value of £500,000. The tender period ends on 8th March 2024, and the contract period starts on 2nd April 2024 with Gateshead, England, as the location. The main procurement category is services.

This tender by Gateshead Council provides an opportunity for businesses in the computer network services industry, specifically those offering SAN hardware, software, and support solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this open procedure tender. Businesses should focus on providing a fit-for-purpose replacement solution and demonstrating cost-effectiveness and efficiency in their offerings to match the Council's requirements for the next 5-7 years.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT014 SAN Storage Area Network Hardware, Software and Support

Notice Description

Gateshead Council's current storage area network (SAN) is coming to the end of its supported life; this contract opportunity is to refresh our current live and Data Recovery (DR) site HPE Nimble SAN appliances and support with a fit-for-purpose replacement HPE solution. The Council requires, as part of our requirements, a fully managed service for the implementation and migration from our current storage devices to the new storage devices. A Hardware Fault Rectification Break-fix and Software Support Service is required over the term of the contract for all equipment at both sites. The aim is to provide the Council with an efficient and effective SAN for the next 5 - 7 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-da040dd3-53f4-45e0-af9b-df092548873b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45677993-6d86-4552-a917-d3fc3c44842e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£344,395 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
4 Dec 2023Expired
Award Date
4 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Apr 2024 - 4 Apr 2029 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
GATESHEAD COUNCIL
Contact Name
Andrew Thompson
Contact Email
andrewthompson@gateshead.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0191 433 2891

Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NIMBLE GROUP IT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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