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title: "Storage Area Network"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-58386947-af8c-4eeb-ae82-26d8b2a8b109"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE"
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# Storage Area Network

Buyer: TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-58386947-af8c-4eeb-ae82-26d8b2a8b109

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## Summary

The Tyne And Wear Fire And Rescue Service has successfully completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Storage Area Network," which pertains to the mainframe hardware industry. The contract was awarded to Insight Direct (UK) Limited, with a total value of £185,886.56. The procurement method utilised was selective, conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 18th February 2021 and will run until 28th February 2021, with the tender period having ended on 28th January 2021.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses aiming to engage in the supply of goods, particularly in the IT hardware sector. Companies that specialise in mainframe systems and storage solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar tenders in the future. Furthermore, businesses looking to establish partnerships with public sector organisations, such as emergency services, could benefit from the visibility and credibility that comes from winning contracts of this nature.

## Notice

Please be aware this is an award notification only

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23ece00b-339b-4d02-92be-d589f5ee46c1 |
| 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 | 22 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 18 Feb 2021 - 28 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £185,886 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £185,886 |
| 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 | TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR5 3QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Washington North |
| Westminster constituency | Washington and Gateshead South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30211200 - Mainframe hardware

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2021 at 10:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23ece00b-339b-4d02-92be-d589f5ee46c1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23ece00b-339b-4d02-92be-d589f5ee46c1
  22nd February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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