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Variation 1 - Storage Area Network Support

CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE

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16 Feb 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS), based in Edinburgh, has completed a procurement process under the Health Trust Europe's ICT Solutions 3 framework. This contract titled "Variation 1 - Storage Area Network Support" pertains to social protection services that will benefit the COPFS SANs in Edinburgh and Glasgow. The contracting authority has direct awarded the contract to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd as the first-ranked supplier, employing an open procedure for procurement. The award, active since 15th November 2024, involves a contract valued at £346,542, focusing on a five-year Gold Evergreen Storage Support, inclusive of installation costs for three-year controller upgrades.

This tender provides excellent business growth opportunities for large-scale suppliers within the ICT services industry, particularly those skilled in storage area network support. Businesses capable of offering high-quality support services and installations connected to SAN infrastructure might find this contract appealing. As it involves subcontracting for Gold Evergreen Support Services, interested firms may potentially explore this aspect to expand their reach in supplying similar specialty services to public organisations like the COPFS. Additionally, suppliers that operate within recognised frameworks, like Health Trust Europe, may benefit from streamlined procurement and potential future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Variation 1 - Storage Area Network Support

Notice Description

This is a contract for PURE Storage Area Network (SAN) 5 year Gold Evergreen Storage Support for COPFS SANs in Edinburgh and Glasgow. It is a direct award to the 1st ranked supplier on the ICT Solutions 3 Health Trust Europe framework. This variation is to include installation costs associated with our three year controller upgrades.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a contract for PURE Storage Area Network (SAN) 5 year Gold Evergreen Storage Support for COPFS SANs in Edinburgh and Glasgow. It is a direct award to the 1st ranked supplier on the ICT Solutions 3 Health Trust Europe framework. This variation is to include installation costs associated with our three year controller upgrades.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000823711
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549586
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£346,542 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Nov 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
CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Laura Marshall
Contact Email
procurementreturns@copfs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1LA
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
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549586
    Variation 1 - Storage Area Network Support - This is a contract for PURE Storage Area Network (SAN) 5 year Gold Evergreen Storage Support for COPFS SANs in Edinburgh and Glasgow. It is a direct award to the 1st ranked supplier on the ICT Solutions 3 Health Trust Europe framework. This variation is to include installation costs associated with our three year controller upgrades.

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