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title: "SAN replacement"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6ee48816-afa3-4de9-ac33-d90235c73b5b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ACTIVATE LEARNING"
published: "2024-07-23"
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# SAN replacement

Buyer: ACTIVATE LEARNING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ee48816-afa3-4de9-ac33-d90235c73b5b

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## Summary

The buying organisation, Activate Learning, has successfully completed a procurement process for the replacement of SAN (Storage Area Network) systems across multiple sites, including a 5-year maintenance agreement. The procurement, titled "SAN replacement," belongs to the Computer-related equipment industry category. It is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a "limited" method through competitive quotation (below threshold). Key dates include the tender period ending on 31st December 2023, the start of the contract on 22nd March 2024, and the end date on 15th April 2029. The award was published on 23rd July 2024, and the contract is valued at £106,307.25.

This procurement tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in computer-related equipment, particularly those capable of providing robust SAN solutions and ongoing maintenance services. The successful supplier, Stone Technologies Ltd, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for this contract, being an SME with expertise in IT infrastructure. Companies looking to grow their business in the technology sector, especially those with experience in managing and maintaining large-scale storage solutions, would find similar opportunities highly beneficial. The procurement is supportive of SMEs and VCSEs, making it an attractive prospect for smaller enterprises aiming to expand their market presence.

## Notice

San replacement for multiple sites including 5 year maintenance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80c04b0c-ccfc-4c62-89d9-f7f665e6b3da |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Mar 2024 - 15 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £106,307 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £106,307 |
| 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 | ACTIVATE LEARNING |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1SA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STONE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30230000 - Computer-related equipment

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2024 at 09:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80c04b0c-ccfc-4c62-89d9-f7f665e6b3da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80c04b0c-ccfc-4c62-89d9-f7f665e6b3da
  23rd July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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