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title: "Replacement for Oracle Hierarchical Storage Manager"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-43fc912a-c6e1-4100-a49b-d2234bd8aa7f"
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buyer: "THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES"
published: "2020-01-20"
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# Replacement for Oracle Hierarchical Storage Manager

Buyer: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-43fc912a-c6e1-4100-a49b-d2234bd8aa7f

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## Summary

The National Archives (TNA) has completed a tender process for the replacement of the Oracle Hierarchical Storage Manager (OHSM) software. This tender, classified under 'Software package and information systems' and 'IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support', was initiated as part of TNA's aim to procure a new software solution along with implementation and ongoing support services. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, concluding the tender period on 28th October 2019. The contract for this project commenced on 28th November 2019 and is set to conclude on 27th November 2021, with a total contract value of £89,600.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for SMEs in the software and IT services sector, particularly those specialising in software development and implementation. Businesses that can provide tailored solutions for data management and ongoing support services may find themselves well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. Engaging in such projects can help grow a business's portfolio and establish a foothold in public sector contracts.

## Notice

The objective of this tender exercise is to source a software product to replace the Oracle Hierarchical Storage Manager (OHSM) software package currently in use at The National Archives (TNA). Our aim is to procure a replacement software solution, together with implementation and on-going support services, and to work in collaboration with either the software supplier or a partner organisation to implement the proposed software on TNA's infrastructure during the current financial year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86b822f4-1bb2-426f-8880-2bd9b35dafb8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2020 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £89,600 |
| 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 | THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES |
| Locality | RICHMOND |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW9 4DU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Kew |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond Park |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VERSITY SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2020 at 11:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86b822f4-1bb2-426f-8880-2bd9b35dafb8
- 9 Oct 2019 at 12:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/675c591c-81a3-4f65-b776-f3976e2a3187
- 20 Sep 2019 at 14:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/675c591c-81a3-4f65-b776-f3976e2a3187

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86b822f4-1bb2-426f-8880-2bd9b35dafb8
  20th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/675c591c-81a3-4f65-b776-f3976e2a3187
  9th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ccf66050-887a-41dc-90de-5b8344a7aec3
  Invitation To Tender - OHSM replacement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4c9fd0c1-148d-44b6-8990-5d3d1e116e22
  Clarification Questions and Responses - OHSM replacement

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