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title: "Quotation for 4 node S2D solution Dell only"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BCH PROCUREMENT (REPRESENTING THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONERS FOR BEDFORDSHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND HERTFORDSHIRE )"
published: "2018-01-24"
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# Quotation for 4 node S2D solution Dell only

Buyer: BCH PROCUREMENT (REPRESENTING THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONERS FOR BEDFORDSHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND HERTFORDSHIRE )  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-11132ed5-0cf3-4d01-ad9f-2830d25c204a

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Quotation for 4 node S2D solution Dell only" was conducted by BCH Procurement, representing the Police and Crime Commissioners for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire. The tender, which falls under the computer equipment and supplies industry category, is complete and was evaluated entirely on price. The initial tender period ended on 28 December 2017, and the contract commenced on 24 January 2018, concluding on 24 July 2018. This procurement was conducted through an open procedure, allowing for broad competition among suppliers.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in computer equipment and storage solutions, to engage with public sector clients. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate given the procurement method, which is designed to foster competition. Companies that provide computer storage units, servers, and related equipment would be particularly well-positioned to compete for future contracts similar to this one, enhancing their growth potential in the public sector marketplace.

## Notice

Cambridgeshire Constabulary ICT department was seeking a quotation for 4 node S2D solution to provide over 100TB of storage with over 45 IOPS, Dell brand only. This Quotation was evaluated on 100% Price. Each Bidder's price was evaluated by awarding the lowest Bidder 100 points, and all other Bidders 100, less the percentage by which their Bid exceeds the lower price. (NB: Bids which contain price bids which exceed the lowest price by 100% or more, will receive 0 points)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b57a522-496f-4bbf-ac56-4be3c2572fa4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 24 Jan 2018 - 24 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £98,167 |
| 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 | BCH PROCUREMENT (REPRESENTING THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONERS FOR BEDFORDSHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND HERTFORDSHIRE ) |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTWARE BOX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
- 30230000 - Computer-related equipment
- 30233100 - Computer storage units
- 30237000 - Parts, accessories and supplies for computers
- 30237300 - Computer supplies
- 48822000 - Computer servers

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2018 at 14:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b57a522-496f-4bbf-ac56-4be3c2572fa4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b57a522-496f-4bbf-ac56-4be3c2572fa4
  24th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=22691&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/29016
  User / Company

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