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NSS05524 Storage Arrays

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)

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07 Nov 2024 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), based in Edinburgh, has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "NSS05524 Storage Arrays." This procurement falls under the health industry category and required two new performant storage arrays to support NSS’s mixed-use infrastructure, including Oracle databases and VMWare virtual servers. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure with the contract being awarded on 19th September 2024. The value of the contract is £161,233 GBP, and it was part of the Scottish Procurement ICT Products Technology Peripherals and Infrastructure framework (SP-21-012). The award notice highlighted key contacts, including Shona MacKenzie at NSS and detailed review procedures in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specializing in storage array solutions and ICT infrastructure. Large enterprises or suppliers with robust experience in managing medical or general data storage systems would find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. Insight Direct (UK) Ltd was successfully awarded the contract, indicating a competitive environment where even large suppliers compete. Businesses in the ICT sector can leverage such government contracts to build credibility and expand their footprint in the public healthcare domain, fostering long-term strategic relationships with key public bodies like NHS National Services Scotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NSS05524 Storage Arrays

Notice Description

2 new performant storage arrays are required to support the mixed-use infrastructure in place in NSS. This includes Oracle databases, VMWare virtual servers and potentially other general purpose CIFS/NFS file shares

Lot Information

Lot 1

2 new performant storage arrays are required to support the mixed-use infrastructure in place in NSS. This includes Oracle databases, VMWare virtual servers and potentially other general purpose CIFS/NFS file shares

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000782706
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517856
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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
£161,233 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 20241 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)
Contact Name
Sheila Ferguson
Contact Email
sheila.ferguson2@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1313145542

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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