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title: "Storage Area Network (SAN) infrastructure and ongoing support & maintenance"
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buyer: "COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL"
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# Storage Area Network (SAN) infrastructure and ongoing support & maintenance

Buyer: COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-70abeebf-7741-4774-ba3c-49ff23771bd6

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## Summary

The Coventry City Council has initiated a procurement process for the provision of Storage Area Network (SAN) infrastructure along with ongoing support and maintenance. This contract, valued at £367,000, falls under the goods category, specifically classified as network equipment. The procurement method used is selective, procured through a further competition under the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM3808 Network Services 2 - Lot 2. The tender period concluded on 6th November 2020, with the contract set to commence on 14th December 2020 and continuing until 14th March 2026, in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in providing network infrastructure and support services. Companies that specialise in IT and telecommunications, particularly those offering advanced storage solutions and ongoing maintenance services, are well-suited to compete for similar tenders. Such contracts can pave the way for significant business growth, particularly for larger firms that can demonstrate the capability to deliver complex IT solutions within the public sector.

## Notice

Design and supply of a new SAN to replace the Council's existing ageing SAN. Contract includes 5 years support and maintenance of new SAN. Contract has been procured via a further competition under Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework RM3808 Network Services 2 - Lot 2. Additional information: Contract has been procured via a further competition under Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework RM3808 Network Services 2 - Lot 2.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55bc2755-7a45-47cc-acda-16997b3815e5 |
| 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 | 7 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 14 Dec 2020 - 14 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £367,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £367,000 |
| 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 | COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 5RR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32420000 - Network equipment

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2020 at 09:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55bc2755-7a45-47cc-acda-16997b3815e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55bc2755-7a45-47cc-acda-16997b3815e5
  7th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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