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title: "Dark Archive Upgrade"
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buyer: "THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES"
published: "2021-05-11"
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# Dark Archive Upgrade

Buyer: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ba62993-f972-4e76-87c2-780658810388

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## Summary

The National Archives has successfully completed a procurement process titled "Dark Archive Upgrade", which involved the acquisition of Oracle hardware and associated support services. The contract was awarded on 6th May 2021 and is valued at £124,717.20. This procurement falls under the category of Office and computing machinery, equipment, and supplies, and was conducted through a selective method via a call-off from the Crown Commercial Service Framework RM6068 Lot 1. The contract period runs from 10th May 2021 until 9th May 2022, with the delivery address located in Richmond, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services, hardware installation, and system upgrades. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the technology sector would be well-suited to compete, especially those with experience in Oracle products and similar hardware implementations. This contract could enhance a business’s portfolio and foster relationships with a respected government organisation, potentially leading to further collaborative opportunities in the public sector.

## Notice

Oracle hardware relating to SL3000 Conversion Model Family, StorageTek Serialized Upgrades LTO, StorageTek Enterprise Tape Drives, StorageTek Serialized Upgrades T10000, tape media. Installation and support. Crown Commercial Service Framework RM6068 Lot 1.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11320a56-ede7-4cba-9ca1-c780cae4eb4e |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 9 May 2021 - 9 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £124,717 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £124,717 |
| 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 | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 11 May 2021 at 15:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11320a56-ede7-4cba-9ca1-c780cae4eb4e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11320a56-ede7-4cba-9ca1-c780cae4eb4e
  11th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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