--- title: "Supply and Maintenance of On Premise ICT Storage Array Hardware" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-390a304b-a0d0-485b-8ad5-bd0db6d837a9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-390a304b-a0d0-485b-8ad5-bd0db6d837a9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-390a304b-a0d0-485b-8ad5-bd0db6d837a9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-390a304b-a0d0-485b-8ad5-bd0db6d837a9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GREENSQUARE GROUP LIMITED" published: "2018-04-13" --- # Supply and Maintenance of On Premise ICT Storage Array Hardware Buyer: GREENSQUARE GROUP LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-390a304b-a0d0-485b-8ad5-bd0db6d837a9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-390a304b-a0d0-485b-8ad5-bd0db6d837a9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-390a304b-a0d0-485b-8ad5-bd0db6d837a9.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves GreenSquare Group Limited as the buyer, who is seeking tenders for the supply and maintenance of on-premise ICT storage array hardware. This initiative is classified under the information technology services category and is based in Chippenham, Wiltshire. The tender period is active, with submissions due by 27 April 2018. The contract is expected to start on 8 June 2018 and will last until 7 June 2021, with a total budget of £70,000 and a minimum contract value of £60,000. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in information technology and related hardware services, particularly those with expertise in storage solutions and installation services. Companies that can provide the specified HPE Nimble CS3000 hardware or suitable alternatives, as well as professional startup services for configuration and installation, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, the requirement for SMEs implies that smaller companies can effectively participate in this procurement process. ## Notice GreenSquare Group currently have a number of storage arrays that form a vital part of the organisation's core infrastructure. This infrastructure is used for data storage and hosting virtual environments based on Microsoft, VMware and Citrix technologies, which are delivering critical services to the organisation. There is a requirement to refresh one of the current Dell EqualLogic storage arrays, which is currently approaching end of life. As part of the organisation's technology refresh the decision has been made to replace the hardware with an HPE Nimble CS3000 array (or a suitable alternative, as it has been decided that this solution best fits the business requirement). Professional start up services are also required to assist with the installation, build, and configuration of the SAN during its installation. Whichever solution is proposed must meet the following base requirements, however the HPE Nimble CS3000 is the preferred model. Additional information: Interested parties may Express Interest in this opportunity upon which you will receive electronic documentation. Please be aware that once registered on the GreenSquare supplier portal you will be required to upload various mandatory documents before you can submit your quotation and in addition to the tender documents. Please allow plenty of time to complete the mandatory document(s) upload before the deadline Delivery Notes Delivery will be to GreenSquare Group Ltd, ICT Department, Methuen Park, Chippenham, Wiltshire SN14 0GU Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89a42472-b1db-4130-afb1-641b6e8a781c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Jun 2018 - 7 Jun 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £70,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GREENSQUARE GROUP LIMITED | | Locality | WILTSHIRE | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN14 0GU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire | | Local authority | Wiltshire | | Electoral ward | Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon | | Westminster constituency | Chippenham | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 44316400 - Hardware - 51611100 - Hardware installation services - 72100000 - Hardware consultancy services - 72222300 - Information technology services ## Release History - 13 Apr 2018 at 10:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89a42472-b1db-4130-afb1-641b6e8a781c - 13 Apr 2018 at 10:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89a42472-b1db-4130-afb1-641b6e8a781c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89a42472-b1db-4130-afb1-641b6e8a781c 13th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/greensquare/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.greensquaregroup.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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