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title: "Direct Access Storage Hybrid Azure DFT Solution - AWARD"
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# Direct Access Storage Hybrid Azure DFT Solution - AWARD

Buyer: SUSSEX POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3698efc3-5611-4dc9-afa3-e8892932b8e2

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## Summary

The award has been granted for the procurement of a Direct Access Storage Hybrid Azure DFT Solution by Sussex Police. This hardware tender was carried out as a selective procedure under a restricted process. The contract period runs from March 10, 2024, to March 9, 2027, with a total value of £116,327.33. The supplier awarded the contract is Specialist Computer Centres (SCC) Plc. The procurement stage has concluded, and the storage solution will primarily serve the Digital Forensics operations of Sussex Police based in Lewes, Sussex, UK.

This tender presents a business opportunity for companies specialising in providing Dell specific Storage or equivalent solutions within the hardware industry category. Businesses with expertise in supporting the storage requirements of Digital Forensics operations could find this tender particularly suited for their competencies. The procurement method used allows for a competitive yet selective bidding process, providing a chance for qualified suppliers to offer innovative solutions. Potential bidders should note the specific requirements outlined in the tender to tailor their proposals to meet Sussex Police's needs effectively.

## Notice

There is a business requirement for provision of Dell specific Storage or equivalent to support the working processes of Digital Forensics which is the storage of data used in the exploitation and analysis of digital evidence. We have a process where data is obtained by the practitioner, analysed and stored locally at their workstation whist being used, stored on an on-premises DAS as "hot" data before being migrated to the Cloud using Tiger Bridge for Cool and Archive data.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e15f5553-52a3-42b2-b068-d95a587a5a02 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 10 Mar 2024 - 9 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £116,327 |
| 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 | SUSSEX POLICE |
| Locality | SUSSEX |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 2DZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 44316400 - Hardware

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2024 at 12:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e15f5553-52a3-42b2-b068-d95a587a5a02

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e15f5553-52a3-42b2-b068-d95a587a5a02
  5th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sussex.police.uk

## Provenance

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