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title: "Disk Storage upgrade, virtual tape devices and support"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HER MAJESTYS LAND REGISTRY"
published: "2018-06-28"
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# Disk Storage upgrade, virtual tape devices and support

Buyer: HER MAJESTYS LAND REGISTRY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3117f4cb-fcd1-4562-bb63-efe1f4f4adbe

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by HER MAJESTY'S LAND REGISTRY involved a tender for the upgrade of disk storage devices and the purchase of virtual tape devices, titled "Disk Storage upgrade, virtual tape devices and support". This process falls under the services category, specifically focusing on database and operating software packages, with a contract value of £499,000. The tender was awarded on 16th March 2018, and the contract period spans from 1st April 2018 to 31st March 2019. The procurement method utilised was a Direct Award under the HTE framework, and delivery is applicable to various locations including the UK and its overseas territories.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services and infrastructure upgrades, particularly those experienced in database management and virtual storage solutions. Companies large enough to manage the scale of this project, along with established suppliers in the technology sector, would be well-positioned to participate in similar future tenders. The involvement of a key government entity like HER MAJESTY'S LAND REGISTRY indicates the potential for ongoing projects in the public sector, which may encourage strategic partnerships and growth in the relevant industries.

## Notice

Upgrade to 3 x IBM DS8884 disk storage devices and Purchase of 3 x IBM TS7760T virtual tape devices, including 1-year support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c92ea76-2db6-4e01-bec1-41d59dde24ad |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award under HTE |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £499,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £499,000 |
| 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 | HER MAJESTYS LAND REGISTRY |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL5 9BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Honicknowle |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Moor View |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48600000 - Database and operating software package

## Release History

- 28 Jun 2018 at 15:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c92ea76-2db6-4e01-bec1-41d59dde24ad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c92ea76-2db6-4e01-bec1-41d59dde24ad
  28th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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