--- title: "ICT Infrastructure Refresh and Transformation - Storage, Storage Area Network and Back Up" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2fb15bf0-404c-4ed6-9f88-648cda7b288e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2fb15bf0-404c-4ed6-9f88-648cda7b288e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2fb15bf0-404c-4ed6-9f88-648cda7b288e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2fb15bf0-404c-4ed6-9f88-648cda7b288e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2017-01-10" --- # ICT Infrastructure Refresh and Transformation - Storage, Storage Area Network and Back Up Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2fb15bf0-404c-4ed6-9f88-648cda7b288e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2fb15bf0-404c-4ed6-9f88-648cda7b288e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2fb15bf0-404c-4ed6-9f88-648cda7b288e.json) ## Summary The procurement process conducted by Norfolk County Council involves the contract titled "ICT Infrastructure Refresh and Transformation - Storage, Storage Area Network and Back Up." This contract falls under the goods category within the computer equipment and supplies industry. The procurement method was classified as "Other -," with the tender period concluding on 9 December 2016. The awarded contract, valued at £608,718, commenced on 30 December 2016 and is set to run until 31 March 2022. Delivery and installation of services will be provided in the East of England. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ICT infrastructure, particularly those offering storage solutions, data migration services, and related IT consulting. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to participate, given the need for seamless integration of new technology and ongoing support services. With the procurement being part of the Crown Commercial Services Technology 2 Products Framework, companies proficient in innovative ICT solutions and project coordination are likely to thrive in this competitive space. ## Notice Norfolk County Council has entered into a contract for the provision of storage, storage area network and back up including:- * Delivery, installation, configuration and support of new SAN and Backup solution including all components * Storage to allow for growth of 10% per annum for each of the 5 years (see figures below) * Support and maintenance of the existing equipment (Filers, Disk arrays, SAN) for the duration of the migration until decommissioned (current support arrangement ends 31/12/2016) * Support and maintenance of the new solution for 5 years * Professional services to deliver and migrate to the new solution * Seamless managed data migration from the old equipment to the new equipment minimising the need for downtime for the business * Transition from existing backup solution (tape library) to the new backup solution including associated licencing and software. * Secure wipe of all information from retired, replaced equipment within the scope of this project * Total or partial trade in of old equipment. * Project coordination and associated documentation * Onsite training and skills transfer This contract was let under the Crown Commercial Services Technology 2 Products Framework. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de1f7517-d285-4c10-8b18-6cb17366349d | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Jan 2017 | | Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 29 Dec 2016 | | Contract period | 30 Dec 2016 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £608,718 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £608,718 | | 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 | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | NORWICH | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR1 2DH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk | | Local authority | Norwich | | Electoral ward | Lakenham | | Westminster constituency | Norwich South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 10 Jan 2017 at 09:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de1f7517-d285-4c10-8b18-6cb17366349d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de1f7517-d285-4c10-8b18-6cb17366349d 10th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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