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title: "BLDC - Storage Arrays"
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# BLDC - Storage Arrays

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ebf332f-c34b-4309-a0d5-d4570f3944af

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## Summary

The tender titled "BLDC - Storage Arrays" was issued by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) based in Southampton, England, as part of a selective procurement process. The project involves acquiring three additional storage arrays to enhance the backup solutions for HM Coastguard operations following a technical audit. The tender period ended on 15th December 2020, with the contract period starting on 16th December 2020 and concluding on 31st December 2020. The total value of the contract is £62,157, classified under data storage services.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data storage services, particularly those offering resilient storage solutions and backup systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender is aimed at creating a diverse supplier base. Companies equipped with expertise in the design and installation of data management systems would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

Following the Whitespider Blue Light Data Centre audit, an urgent issue was confirmed by the MCA's technical architects in respect of the Backup solution that could severely impact HM Coastguard operations. This RTP is to procure 3 additional storage arrays to enable the implementation of a resilient Backup regime to mitigate the risk of total loss of data in the Blue Light Data Centres. Design and installation work will be undertaken by teams within the IT directorate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb930e74-0e2e-4702-bc56-a7495e914897 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £62,157 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £62,157 |
| 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 | MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY |
| Additional buyers | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO15 1EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Banister & Polygon |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72317000 - Data storage services

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2021 at 14:51 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb930e74-0e2e-4702-bc56-a7495e914897
- 16 Nov 2021 at 09:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb930e74-0e2e-4702-bc56-a7495e914897

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb930e74-0e2e-4702-bc56-a7495e914897
  22nd November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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