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Variation 2 - Storage Area Network Support

CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service involves a contract titled "Variation 2 - Storage Area Network Support" in the social protection category, focusing on services delivery in Edinburgh and Glasgow. The procurement method was open, featuring an open procedure and resulted in an award to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd. The procurement adhered to the Health Trust Europe's ICT Solutions 2019 Framework, with the key contract award date being 15th November 2024. The contract, valued at £346,542.00, relates to a five-year Gold Evergreen Storage Support for Storage Area Networks (SAN) and is in the stage of contract award, focusing solely on the support element of the additional Pure Storage capacity.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in IT service support, particularly those familiar with storage network solutions. Large IT service providers like Insight Direct (UK) Ltd have already secured contracts through this award, indicating potential future opportunities for those with similar capabilities. Companies skilled in delivering Gold Evergreen Support Services and familiar with public sector frameworks are well-positioned to compete for comparable tenders in this category. The direct award to an existing framework supplier suggests that businesses aiming to engage with such contracts should consider joining relevant frameworks to enhance their competitive advantage.

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Notice Title

Variation 2 - 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 relates solely to the support element of the additional Pure Storage capacity.

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 relates solely to the support element of the additional Pure Storage capacity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827501
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552431
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
25 Mar 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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=MAR552431
    Variation 2 - 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 relates solely to the support element of the additional Pure Storage capacity.

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