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Summary of the contracting process

The National Records of Scotland, located in Edinburgh, has awarded a contract titled "NRS Framework Contract Award Notice - The Provision of Dell Servers, Support and Licensing". The procurement process was initiated through a selective procedure aimed at acquiring goods, specifically a replacement Dell storage component and associated support and licenses for a duration of five years. The contract was awarded on December 9, 2021, with an overall value of £684,360, and the delivery locations include Edinburgh and Newcastle Upon Tyne Data Centres.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the technology sector, particularly those specialising in server solutions, data storage, and IT support services. Companies that can offer innovative storage solutions and reliable support will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The involvement of large suppliers, such as Dell Corporation Ltd, highlights the level of expertise required; however, firms with niche capabilities in tailored IT solutions may also find entry points within similar procurement processes in the future.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NRS Framework Contract Award Notice - The Provision of Dell Servers, Support and Licencing

Notice Description

The provision of a replacement Dell storage component to the NRS managed NRScotland platform with the associated support and licences for 5 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Provision of a replacement Dell storage component to the NRS managed NRScotland platform including the associated support and licencing for 5 years.

Options: This Contract includes the cost estimated option to purchase further Dell disks to add up to 100TB of additional non-compressible data when required by NRS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000677634
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC436132
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48821000 - Network servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£684,360 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
National Records of Scotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 7TF
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Corstorphine/Murrayfield
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Dell Corporation Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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