---
title: "Hyper converged infrastructure"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-40688716-b542-4181-be93-b2de636ec27f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE N H S TRUST"
published: "2018-03-02"
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# Hyper converged infrastructure

Buyer: NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE N H S TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-40688716-b542-4181-be93-b2de636ec27f

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## Summary

The North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust has completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Hyper converged infrastructure," which encompasses both hardware and software to enhance their network servers. This selective procurement method involved a call-off from a framework agreement and was aimed at suppliers until the tender period ended on 12th January 2018. The awarded contract, amounting to £283,039, has a contract period running from 1st April 2018 to 31st March 2023, and the delivery address is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for medium to large technology providers specialising in network infrastructure and related services. Companies that can deliver innovative hyper converged solutions may find this an ideal chance to partner with the NHS and expand their market presence. Given the scale of the contract and the ongoing nature of the project, businesses with experience in similar public sector contracts may be particularly well-suited to compete.

## Notice

A hyper converged infrastructure, comprising of both hardware and software.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d97bb98-b4da-435a-a165-01c73a1c38fa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £283,039 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE N H S TRUST |
| Locality | BOLTON |
| Post town | Bolton |
| Postcode | BL1 5DD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Electoral ward | Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor |
| Westminster constituency | Bolton West |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48821000 - Network servers

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2018 at 10:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d97bb98-b4da-435a-a165-01c73a1c38fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d97bb98-b4da-435a-a165-01c73a1c38fa
  2nd March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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