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title: "TC928 - Data Storage & Backup Refresh"
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# TC928 - Data Storage & Backup Refresh

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f537b11-deb5-4c36-b37d-34f94c54b1c1

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "TC928 - Data Storage & Backup Refresh" was conducted by Manchester City Council, focusing on the office and computing machinery sector. This tender was aimed at identifying a cost-effective solution for revitalising the Council's core infrastructure, which includes storage, compute, and backup systems that are nearing the end of their support contracts. The tender was completed with a total contract value of £1,124,655, and the contract commenced on 15 January 2018, running until 14 January 2023. The procurement method utilised was a further competition against the Crown Commercial Services framework, specifically under Technology Products 2 Lot 3. The tender period concluded on 11 September 2017.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary or community sector enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their business in the technology sector. Participation in this tender could allow companies to showcase their capabilities in providing data storage and backup solutions, ensuring they remain competitive in a sector that increasingly relies on innovative technological enhancements. By understanding and responding to the needs of organisations like Manchester City Council, businesses can leverage such contracts for growth and visibility in public procurement.

## Notice

The Council's existing core infrastructure (storage, compute and backup) hardware and software is reaching the end of current support contracts. The Council are therefore keen to explore options to ascertain the most economically viable solution of either extending support contracts on the existing solutions or replacing with new solutions Additional information: Awarded following a further competition against Crown Commercial Services (CCS) framework Technology Products 2 Lot 3

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdb550ff-3124-4119-a67d-733893d29533 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2018 - 14 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,124,655 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,124,655 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 2LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ESTEEM SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2017 at 15:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdb550ff-3124-4119-a67d-733893d29533

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdb550ff-3124-4119-a67d-733893d29533
  8th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchester.gov.uk

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