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title: "DN730078-Storage Area Network Replacement-MDC"
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# DN730078-Storage Area Network Replacement-MDC

Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d800ae4-7dbc-42ba-8548-79fc67c83b77

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## Summary

Nottinghamshire County Council has awarded a contract for the replacement of Storage Area Networks (SAN) to Proact IT UK Limited. The procurement process, classified under the industry category of network servers (CPV code 48821000) and related categories, involves the supply and installation of two SANs, one for primary production use and another for offsite mirroring and data vaulting. The contract, valued at £151,402.63, will span an initial period of five years beginning on 1 October 2024, with the possibility of two additional 12-month extensions, concluding by 30 September 2029. The procurement method utilised was a restricted procedure, and key dates included the end of the tender period on 12 August 2024 and the award date of 5 September 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth to businesses specialising in network and computer servers, particularly those classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs). With a substantial contract value and a multi-year engagement, companies capable of providing robust and scalable SAN solutions will find this an attractive opportunity. The restricted procedure means that only pre-qualified suppliers could participate, ensuring a competitive yet fair playing field. Businesses with expertise in data storage and network infrastructure will be well-suited for such tenders, especially those that can offer reliable and efficient solutions to meet the council's need for secure and scalable data management.

## Notice

Supply and installation of two replacement SAN's, one for production use (primary) and the other for offsite mirroring and vaulting of data (secondary). The contract is for an initial 5 year (60 month) period with an option to extend in 2x 12month increments reviewed on an annual basis. (5+1+1).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16f42fc9-1156-46fa-8d47-c2548d0f7149 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £151,402 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £151,402 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 7QP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Rushcliffe |
| Electoral ward | Trent Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Rushcliffe |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROACT IT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48821000 - Network servers
- 48822000 - Computer servers
- 48823000 - File servers

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2024 at 13:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16f42fc9-1156-46fa-8d47-c2548d0f7149

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16f42fc9-1156-46fa-8d47-c2548d0f7149
  9th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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