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11 Sep 2019 at 12:35

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.

How relevant is this notice?

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

SRUC

Scottish Enterprise

Scottish Government

Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body

Scottish Public Pensions Agency

Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (Care Inspectorate)

The Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Postcode Area
Paisley
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 Ltd

ABB Marine & Ports

ASA Recruitment (Quick Quotes)

Balfour Wilson Recruitment Specialists Ltd

Caledonia Fire and Security Limited

Castleview Plant

Chas Stewart Plumbing & Heating Engineers Limited

Civica UK Limited

Clancy Consulting Ltd

Deloitte LLP

FE Live Audio Ltd

Faithful+Gould

Fisher Scientific UK

Ford Motor Company Ltd

G S Campbell (Contractors) Ltd

Galbraith

Harvey Nash

Insight Direct (UK) Ltd

Lochs Diving Services Ltd

Lorien Resourcing Ltd

Mackay Marine Services Ltd

Maryanne Johnston

Post Office Ltd

Rochford (Scotland) Ltd

Sleep Scotland

Softcat Ltd

Speakeasy Productions

Venesky Brown Ltd

Wartsila UK

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