--- title: "UK SBS IT18122 T10000KT2 Tape Media" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-47c514a3-5a7a-47f3-a77f-34a714210e04" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-47c514a3-5a7a-47f3-a77f-34a714210e04" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-47c514a3-5a7a-47f3-a77f-34a714210e04.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-47c514a3-5a7a-47f3-a77f-34a714210e04.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2018-05-22" --- # UK SBS IT18122 T10000KT2 Tape Media Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47c514a3-5a7a-47f3-a77f-34a714210e04 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-47c514a3-5a7a-47f3-a77f-34a714210e04) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-47c514a3-5a7a-47f3-a77f-34a714210e04.json) ## Summary The public procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited seeking to procure T10000KT2 tape media cartridges for its storage facilities. The tender, titled "UK SBS IT18122 T10000KT2 Tape Media," is classified under the goods category with a primary focus on storage media, specifically intended for scientific data archival. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 14:00 on 4th June 2018. Successful bidders will be required to deliver an initial order of 500 cartridges, with a final delivery date prior to 30th June 2018, to locations across the UK and overseas territories. The total estimated value of the procurement is £180,000, and it will follow an open procedure format. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in storage media and data management solutions, particularly those that can supply Oracle-compatible tape cartridges. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in providing high-quality tech products may find this contract particularly accessible. The requirement for compliance with stringent technical specifications and the ability to deliver within tight timelines will favour businesses equipped to handle such demands efficiently. Engaging in this procurement could enhance a company's portfolio and establish relationships with a key public sector buyer. ## Notice **PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER** Please note this tender will close 14:00 on 04/06/18 1.Background of the Requirement STFC runs two 10,000 slot Oracle - StorageTek SL8500 tape libraries for the storage of scientific data from a range of high profile sources such as the LHC experiment in CERN, the Diamond facility at RAL as well as data from various satellites, laser, and atmospheric projects. STFC is seeking to purchase 500 units T10000KT2 tape media cartridges to be utilised in the libraries of the existing facilities with the option to purchase additional quantity of tape media cartridges up to the value of the contract without being committed to spend up to that amount. 2. Statement of Requirements The successful offer shall comply with the mandatory criteria below: * This tender is for the purchase of T10000KT2 tape data cartridges. The initial order will be for 500 units of tape media cartridges. * The media must be read and write compatible with either the Oracle T10000KC or T10000KD tape drives. * The media must be capable of being able to store 5Tbytes of data per cartridge native on the C drive or 8.5TB of data per cartridge native on the D drive. * The tape media must be compatible with the Oracle STK SL8500 tape library. * The media shall be un-initialised. * The tapes shall be labelled with label range starting at CC5171 and onwards consecutively for the size of the order. * The media shall be new and unused. * All media will be sourced through the appropriate Oracle tape media channels. * Evidence will be given to show that the media has been sourced through the appropriate Oracle tape media channels Acceptance Criteria A random selection of the media will be chosen and a series of read/write tests carried out. Verify that read and write data transfers occur correctly and without data loss. Data will be written to tape from disk and then back to disk. The original data will be compared to the data written from tape to verify that the two data sets are identical. Verify that during the tests media perform to the manufacturer's specifications and within error rates specified for this media type. A further test will involve a continuous write to fill an empty tape, to verify that the native capacity of a tape meets the manufacturer's specification. Verify that data transfers to tape take place at an average rate of 240MBytes/sec for a minimum volume transfer of 5TB for the media on the C drives, and 240MB/sec for a minimum volume transfer of 8.5TB for media on the D drives 3. Timetable The initial order of 500 tapes shall be labelled and delivered to STFC prior to 30th June 2018. Additional information: As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered Bidder; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk : Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28df04b8-1b9d-4dab-8c97-4481e5c2c103 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 May 2018 | | Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Jun 2018 - 17 Jun 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £180,000 | | 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney | | Westminster constituency | Swindon North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages ### Codes - 30234000 - Storage media ## Release History - 22 May 2018 at 16:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28df04b8-1b9d-4dab-8c97-4481e5c2c103 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28df04b8-1b9d-4dab-8c97-4481e5c2c103 22nd May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/20001d7d-7a68-415c-9aea-3a56842c964c Invitation to Quote - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eb2ca2db-5dd7-4d9c-9257-008565e5dc96 ITQ Questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4a4ced79-fd46-42f4-b411-32eefda42ee4 Contract Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2ba8771b-7ae0-4276-8fb2-92371f49284f AW5.2 Price Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6872d126-5454-4b1b-8149-565717b55850 Cyber Essentials Questionnaire - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/16bc716a-2003-4df4-88c4-0f7bcadd7ebe Bidder Training ## Notice URLs - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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