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title: "Archive Storage Replacement for Hi Tech Crime Unit and Technical Surveillance Unit"
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# Archive Storage Replacement for Hi Tech Crime Unit and Technical Surveillance Unit

Buyer: EAST MIDLANDS STRATEGIC COMMERCIAL UNIT (EMSCU)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c27ae76-96e9-45cf-950a-4041eb4b9103

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the East Midlands Strategic Commercial Unit (EMSCU) seeking a provider for the "Archive Storage Replacement for Hi Tech Crime Unit and Technical Surveillance Unit". This tender is focused on the goods industry, particularly computer storage units and related software. The tender period closed on 13 February 2018, with the contract awarded to CDW starting on 13 March 2018 and ending on 12 March 2021. The procurement was conducted using a selective method and a restricted procedure, and the total contract value is approximately £408,275.

Opportunities for business growth are available for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing innovative storage solutions and management software. Suppliers that specialise in computer storage units and related services would be well-positioned to compete, particularly those with experience in serving public sector clients or those who can demonstrate strong capabilities in handling large data volumes. With a focus on the police units, businesses aligned with law enforcement technology may find significant avenues for collaboration and expansion.

## Notice

This procurement will be purchasing a replacement/refresh of the existing archive storage for Hi Tech Crime Unit (DIU) and Technical Surveillance Unit. The solution will also be used to accommodate the data being brough over on the POLIT move.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/326b9036-718d-4fb6-a5f3-1dc246ca0384 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2018 - 12 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £408,274 |
| 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 | EAST MIDLANDS STRATEGIC COMMERCIAL UNIT (EMSCU) |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG5 8PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Gedling |
| Electoral ward | Calverton |
| Westminster constituency | Sherwood Forest |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CDW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 30233100 - Computer storage units
- 48780000 - System, storage and content management software package
- 48782000 - Storage management software package

## Release History

- 17 May 2018 at 16:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/326b9036-718d-4fb6-a5f3-1dc246ca0384

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/326b9036-718d-4fb6-a5f3-1dc246ca0384
  17th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=23124&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/32217
  User / Company

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