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title: "Additional Storage"
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buyer: "ST HELENS & KNOWSLEY TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
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# Additional Storage

Buyer: ST HELENS & KNOWSLEY TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d881aa0-cfb6-4e6d-9d8a-9bdb424bd99c

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the ST HELENS & KNOWSLEY TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST seeking bids for the purchase of additional storage, specifically a Unity 300 expansion alongside installation services and two years of annual support. This contract is categorised under goods, specifically focused on computer storage units (CPV code: 30233100), with a total value of £43,001.62. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, having concluded the tender period on 8 June 2021, with the contract set to commence on 9 July 2021 and lasting until 10 July 2021. The primary location for delivery is in the North West region of England.

This tender creates significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage with the NHS sector. Businesses specialising in IT solutions, particularly those providing storage systems and related implementation services, are well-suited to compete. The use of a waiver procurement method suggests that the contracting authority is looking for a specific expertise, allowing agile and responsive suppliers to meet the requirements effectively, which may enhance their growth prospects in the healthcare market.

## Notice

Capital Purchase of: Unity 300 expansion with 15 x 6TB, Dacoll install services, Annual Support (2 years), PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFSITE HCIS TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/081c151f-9dc5-4c59-a848-fd419c503b5e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Waiver |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 8 Jul 2021 - 10 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,001 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,001 |
| 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 | ST HELENS & KNOWSLEY TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | PRESCOT |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L35 5DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Knowsley |
| Electoral ward | Whiston and Cronton |
| Westminster constituency | St Helens South and Whiston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHILIPS ELECTRONICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30233100 - Computer storage units

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2021 at 09:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/081c151f-9dc5-4c59-a848-fd419c503b5e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/081c151f-9dc5-4c59-a848-fd419c503b5e
  9th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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