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CONTRACT FOR STORAGE AREA NETWORK (SAN) TO INCLUDE HARDWARE, SOFTWARE AND BREAK-FIX SUPPORT SERVICE

GATESHEAD COUNCIL

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Award

16 Apr 2024 at 10:16

Tender

08 Feb 2024 at 12:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Gateshead Council has awarded a contract for a Storage Area Network (SAN) that includes hardware, software, and support services. The procurement stage was marked as complete. The Council required a refresh of their current SAN, including new hardware, software, data migration, and support services. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The contract was awarded to Nimble Group IT Ltd for a value of £344,395.68, with a contract signing date of 5th April 2024.

This tender for the SAN contract presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in data network management and support services to compete. Companies offering quality services with a focus on social value may find this tender suitable. The procurement process involved a competitive criteria evaluation, with a mix of quality and price as assessment factors. The location for service deployment is Civic Centre, Gateshead. The tender was initiated through an open procedure, allowing fair competition for interested suppliers.

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Notice Title

CONTRACT FOR STORAGE AREA NETWORK (SAN) TO INCLUDE HARDWARE, SOFTWARE AND BREAK-FIX SUPPORT SERVICE

Notice Description

Refresh of the Council's current Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Storage Area Network (SAN) to include: New Hardware Applicable Software Fully Managed Data Migration Full Software & Hardware Support

Lot Information

Lot 1

Refresh of the Council's current Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Storage Area Network (SAN) to include: New Hardware Applicable Software Fully Managed Data Migration Full Software & Hardware Support

Options: 1 x 24 month option to extend

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-043845
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012308-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72315000 - Data network management and support services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Apr 20241 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GATESHEAD COUNCIL
Contact Name
Andrew Thompson
Contact Email
andrewthompson@gateshead.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1914332891

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
TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NIMBLE GROUP IT

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