Award

Helensburgh Data Centre Server Refresh (RM3733 Further Competition )

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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Award

11 Sep 2019 at 11:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns Argyll and Bute Council, which is seeking suppliers for the "Helensburgh Data Centre Server Refresh" project. This initiative falls within the goods industry category, with a specific focus on IT infrastructure. The procurement process has advanced to the award stage, with the tender period commencing on 27th August 2019 and concluding on 31st October 2024. The awarded contract, valued at £448,350, was signed on the same day as the tender's start date and involves the replacement of crucial IT components.

This opportunity presents substantial growth potential for businesses specialising in IT hardware and services, particularly those experienced in server and storage solutions. As the project requires a comprehensive upgrade of critical systems, firms with expertise in AIX environments, Storage Area Networks, and Windows Virtual Machine hosts will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this procurement could lead not only to immediate sales but also foster long-term partnerships with local authorities and governments.

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Notice Title

Helensburgh Data Centre Server Refresh (RM3733 Further Competition )

Notice Description

As part of ongoing review of existing Argyll and Bute Council IT infrastructure assets, a budget of PS400K has been identified to replace the Helensburgh IT infrastructure, specifically:* Existing AIX environment* Production Storage Area Network (SAN)* Windows Virtual Machine Hosts

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000587627
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP365787
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

CPV Codes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£448,350 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR

FIFE COUNCIL

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

MARINE SCOTLAND ON BEHALF OF THE SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

NHS GRAMPIAN

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL

SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY

SCOTTISH PUBLIC PENSIONS AGENCY

SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE)

SRUC

THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED

Contact Name
Administration, Assets, Finance and Resources, Corporate Procurement Unit, Digital Directorate, Enabling Services, Events, Finance and Corporate Governance, Procurement, Procurement Services, Procurement Team
Contact Email
alison.mcmanus@scotent.co.uk, chloe.mitchell@renfrewshire.gov.uk, emma.graham@argyll-bute.gov.uk, gillian.campbell@gov.scot, ian.wood@gov.scot, mike-smith@cne-siar.gov.uk, simon.lucas@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 01315354000, +44 131 244 6263, +44 1313486617, +44 1313705965, +44 1382207100, +44 1412256710, +44 1414685025, +44 1416186362, +44 1738475000, +44 1896893000, +44 3451550000, +44 3454566000, +44131244 6084, +441586 55 5205, 01851 822667

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 7NL
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
29
Supplier Names

21CC GROUP

ABB MARINE & PORTS

ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES

BALFOUR WILSON RECRUITMENT SPECIALISTS

CALEDONIA FIRE AND SECURITY

CASTLEVIEW PLANT

CHAS STEWART PLUMBING & HEATING ENGINEERS

CIVICA

CLANCY CONSULTING

DELOITTE

FAITHFUL+GOULD

FE LIVE AUDIO

FISHER SCIENTIFIC

FORD MOTOR

G S CAMPBELL (CONTRACTORS

GALBRAITH

HARVEY NASH

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

LOCHS DIVING SERVICES

LORIEN RESOURCING

MACKAY MARINE SERVICES

MARYANNE JOHNSTON

POST OFFICE

ROCHFORD (SCOTLAND

SLEEP SCOTLAND

SOFTCAT

SPEAKEASY PRODUCTIONS

VENESKY BROWN

WARTSILA

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