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title: "Storage Area Network (SAN) Requirement"
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buyer: "HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE INFORMATION CENTRE"
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# Storage Area Network (SAN) Requirement

Buyer: HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE INFORMATION CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6912e654-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the storage infrastructure involves the HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE INFORMATION CENTRE, located at 1 Trevelyan Square, Leeds, England. The contract, titled "Storage Area Network (SAN) Requirement," falls under the category of computer equipment and supplies, with a total value of £485,605.80. The procurement method is classified as 'Other,' and the contract period commenced on 26th October 2016, extending until 25th October 2019. The tender period concluded on 2nd September 2016, marking the transition to the award stage in which Softcat Ltd was selected as the supplier for this project.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the IT and computer services sectors, particularly those specialising in infrastructure solutions and support services. Given the suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), firms that can deliver high-quality storage solutions and maintenance services are well-positioned to compete in future similar tenders. Engaging with such contracts enables businesses to expand their operations and enhance their visibility in the public procurement market.

## Notice

Supply of infrastructure storage hardware and associated maintenance/support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4867e5ee-b885-4dd8-a346-f97bfe8dbe66 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Oct 2016 |
| Contract period | 25 Oct 2016 - 25 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £485,605 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £485,605 |
| 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 | HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE INFORMATION CENTRE |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 6AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
- 72610000 - Computer support services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4867e5ee-b885-4dd8-a346-f97bfe8dbe66

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4867e5ee-b885-4dd8-a346-f97bfe8dbe66
  4th November 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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