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title: "NetApp SAN and Fibre Channel Switches replacement"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-10d88c80-78df-4e30-9a1b-b600e58bf96d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE"
published: "2023-11-16"
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# NetApp SAN and Fibre Channel Switches replacement

Buyer: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-10d88c80-78df-4e30-9a1b-b600e58bf96d

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## Summary

The Intellectual Property Office in Newport, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for the replacement of 2 x SAN and 4 x Fibre Channel Switches worth £226,794.75. The procurement method used was "selective" through a framework agreement. The contract period is from September 19, 2023, to September 18, 2026, with the tender period ending on August 24, 2023.

This opportunity is suitable for businesses offering hardware services and support. Businesses interested in providing SAN and Fibre Channel Switches solutions in the hardware industry should consider competing for this contract. The contract duration provides a stable revenue stream for the successful bidder, making it an appealing growth opportunity for businesses specialising in such technology infrastructure solutions.

## Notice

2 x SAN and 4 x Fibre Channel Switches with on-going support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/156ce56b-90f4-42af-9dbd-f9c2baafac2a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 18 Sep 2023 - 18 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £226,794 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £226,794 |
| 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 | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8QQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPUTACENTER (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44316400 - Hardware

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2023 at 10:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/156ce56b-90f4-42af-9dbd-f9c2baafac2a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/156ce56b-90f4-42af-9dbd-f9c2baafac2a
  16th November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b2442a91-dbfc-41b5-8fa6-6400137c66e9
  Computacenter response_redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fe3d15bd-2925-443d-898c-af0c63da066d
  PO-3010274_redacted

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