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NetApp SAN Replacement 2025-2028

DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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28 Mar 2025 at 15:59

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dartford Borough Council has awarded a contract for the replacement of its NetApp SAN for the period 2025-2028. The procurement process falls under the information technology category, specifically relating to networking, internet and intranet software packages. The contract covers support for five years at the Civic Centre and DR site, Fairfield, Dartford, United Kingdom. Key dates include the award date on the 18th of March 2025, with the contract commencing on the 1st of April 2025 and ending on the 1st of April 2028. This was a direct procurement method, falling below the threshold without competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in IT and software packages, particularly those capable of providing long-term support and solutions for SAN replacements. The awarded contract, valued at £161,521 (gross £193,825.2), was secured by NG-IT LTD, a Manchester-based SME. Companies with expertise in IT systems, networking, and software solutions will find such tenders beneficial for growth, given their scope and the extended periods of engagement with public authorities like Dartford Borough Council. Businesses aiming to compete in future procurements should emphasize their ability to meet bespoke technical requirements and provide ongoing support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NetApp SAN Replacement 2025-2028

Notice Description

This is for replacement of the Council's NetApp SAN including 5 years support at both the Civic Centre and DR site, Fairfield.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fa44
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011849-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£161,521 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 1 Apr 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@dartford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DARTFORD
Postcode
DA1 1DR
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dartford
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NG-IT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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