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title: "Provision of Isilon Nodes and Licences"
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# Provision of Isilon Nodes and Licences

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE CONSTABULARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0976501c-be0d-4e68-98c7-98937d8e5cd8

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Cambridgeshire Constabulary, involved the tender for the "Provision of Isilon Nodes and Licences" in the computer equipment and supplies industry. Located in the South East of England, the procurement was conducted using an open procedure below threshold. The tender period closed on 20 November 2017, with the contract period starting on 29 November 2017 and lasting until 30 June 2020. The total contract value was £114,000, which was awarded to Softcat PLC on 28 November 2017.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the technical equipment sector to engage with public procurement. Businesses that specialise in IT hardware, specifically data storage solutions, would be well-suited to compete, particularly those with capabilities to provide similar nodes and maintenance services. With the emphasis on delivering high-quality computer equipment, companies with experience in supply chain management and technical support could greatly benefit from this contract.

## Notice

BCH ICT Department was seeking a quotation for 4 x Isilon Nudes NL400 with the specification: Model: Isilon NL400-4U-Dual-48GB-2x1GE-2x10GE SFP+-144TB using 4Tbyte disks, Configuration: 400-0036-02, Example Serial Number: SN400-251523-0159 This equipment was currently located in Huntingdon HQ. 1 x Isilon Cabinet. Support maintenance until June 2020. The following licences: InsightIQ, SmartConnect Advanced, SmartDedupe, SmartLock, SnapshotIQ, SyncIQ. There was a requirement for the current Nodes to be moved from Huntingdon HQ to Welwyn Garden City HQ.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82cd07d0-525e-435f-8bbc-51a95d47994d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 29 Nov 2017 - 30 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £114,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £114,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAMBRIDGESHIRE CONSTABULARY |
| Locality | ROYSTON |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG8 7BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | North Hertfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Royston Palace |
| Westminster constituency | North East Hertfordshire |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2017 at 13:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82cd07d0-525e-435f-8bbc-51a95d47994d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82cd07d0-525e-435f-8bbc-51a95d47994d
  29th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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