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Storage Area Network Support

THURROCK COUNCIL

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03 Jun 2026 at 16:13

Summary of the contracting process

Thurrock Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Grays, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for "Storage Area Network Support." This contract provides support for onsite "live primary environment" storage devices and falls under the computer support services category. The procurement, characterized as a direct method below the threshold without competition, reached the award stage with a contract signed on 22 May 2026. The contract is active from 22 May 2026 to 30 November 2026, with a potential extension until 28 February 2027. The total contract value is £32,000, with an option for renewal under the same terms for an additional three months if necessary.

This tender opens doors for growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specializing in IT support and networking solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like Maple Networks Limited—the awarded supplier—can effectively compete in this domain, leveraging such contracting opportunities to expand their client base and enhance their capabilities in public sector engagements. The focus on a direct procurement method suggests a streamlined process suited to suppliers with proven expertise and a readiness to deliver precise solutions aligned with the needs of public authorities.

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Notice Title

Storage Area Network Support

Notice Description

Support for onsite "live primary environment" storage devices

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06acd9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052516-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72610000 - Computer support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 May 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THURROCK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GRAYS
Postcode
RM17 6SL
Post Town
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Grays Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAPLE NETWORKS

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