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title: "Dark Archive Upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-53496db5-5366-4485-8752-88431cda18e7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES"
published: "2017-09-27"
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# Dark Archive Upgrade

Buyer: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53496db5-5366-4485-8752-88431cda18e7

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## Summary

The National Archives is seeking suppliers for the "Dark Archive Upgrade" project, which entails the supply, delivery, and installation of specific hardware, along with associated Oracle support services. This procurement falls under the category of goods and was awarded through a selective process as a call-off from the Crown Commercial Service Framework RM3733 Lot 3. The tender period concluded on 21 September 2017, and the awarded contract, valued at £168,689, is effective from 29 September 2017 to 28 September 2018. The delivery address for the project is located in Richmond, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in office and computing machinery, particularly those capable of providing installation and support services for complex hardware systems. Companies with expertise in Oracle systems, as well as those experienced in integration and training, would find themselves well-positioned to engage in future tenders in this domain. The involvement of larger suppliers, like Esteem Systems Ltd, indicates the potential scale and complexity of projects within this sector.

## Notice

The National Archives has a requirement for the supply, delivery and installation of hardware as specified below, together with an Oracle Premier Support for Systems service for this hardware. Additionally a package of Oracle Assisted Services is required to undertake installation, configuration, integration, handover and staff training for the new hardware into an Oracle Hierarchical Storage Management system and a StorageTek SL3000 Modular Library System. Awarded through Crown Commercial Service Framework RM3733 Lot 3.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/662fb5be-68fe-44a9-903e-170125d76679 |
| 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 | 27 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 28 Sep 2017 - 28 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £168,689 |
| 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 | ESTEEM SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2017 at 14:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/662fb5be-68fe-44a9-903e-170125d76679

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/662fb5be-68fe-44a9-903e-170125d76679
  27th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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