Notice Information
Notice Title
Bulk storage replacement
Notice Description
UK Biobank ('UKBB') is issuing this tender to invite Bids for a replacement to its existing Petabyte level storage system. The system hosts a data repository and consists of three identical DDN EXAScaler appliances, each sited in a different location. Whilst the appliances have performed well, they are approaching end-of-life and need to be replaced. Consequently, UKBB is seeking to procure a new set of storage systems capable of hosting the repository for at least the next 5 years.
Lot Information
Lot 1
The proposed solution must consist of identical, standalone systems. The ability of the systems to store a large volume of data is essential. Whilst most files comprising the data are typically a few hundred MB in size, the total number of files mean each system must offer a minimum usable capacity of 1.5 Petabytes. Whilst the performance demands on the systems will not be high, the systems must meet certain criteria in respect of size, connectivity, and operational standards. In particular, each system must be no more than 20U in height and fit into a standard rack with an external width of 60cm and external depth of 120cm deep. The systems should be easy to use and include features that allow for file recovery, event notification, and reporting. The existing appliances are covered by support until 30 November 2023. Consequently, all purchased systems need to be installed, commissioned, and handed over to UKBB in advance of this date. Following installation and commissioning, a 5-year service support contract is required for each of the systems.
Options: UKBB are considering two design options. The first option is to purchase two new systems only, with one system hosting a master copy of the data and the other handling download requests. The second option is to purchase three new systems and replicate the existing configuration. UKBB reserves the right to decide the number of systems that will be purchased.
Renewal: Support service contracts may be extended for a further 2 years if required
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-03ce50
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032335-2023
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Tender, Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Goods
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Open procedure
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- SME
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
51 - Installation services (except software)
-
- CPV Codes
30230000 - Computer-related equipment
30233100 - Computer storage units
51611100 - Hardware installation services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- £572,000 £500K-£1M
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 1 Nov 20232 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- 26 Jun 2023Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 1 Nov 20232 years ago
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Cancelled
- Awards Status
- Active
- Contracts Status
- Active
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- UK BIOBANK LTD
- Contact Name
- Not specified
- Contact Email
- tenders@ukbiobank.ac.uk
- Contact Phone
- +44 1614755386
Buyer Location
- Locality
- STOCKPORT
- Postcode
- SK3 0SA
- Post Town
- Stockport
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLD North West (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLD3 Greater Manchester
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLD35 Greater Manchester South East
- Delivery Location
- TLD36 Greater Manchester North West, TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
-
- Local Authority
- Stockport
- Electoral Ward
- Davenport & Cale Green
- Westminster Constituency
- Stockport
Further Information
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
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