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title: "Provision of Storage and Connectivity"
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# Provision of Storage and Connectivity

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7b282fcf-705f-4879-bbe7-c73279bab29c

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of Storage and Connectivity" contract, initiated by the Crown Commercial Service of the Ministry of Defence, has been completed. This procurement, classified under the goods category with a CPV code of 44316400, aimed to enhance the storage environment of the Allied Rapid Reaction Corps datacentre. The contract was awarded for a total value of £65,400 and covered the period from 6th March 2017 to 31st March 2017. The tender was open until 2nd March 2017, making it crucial for potential bidders to submit their proposals before the deadline. The contract required the supply of specific hardware including Dell EqualLogic and Broadcom network cards.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the supply of technology hardware, particularly those that focus on data storage solutions. Companies, especially small to medium enterprises (SMEs), that specialise in IT infrastructure and networking solutions would be well-positioned to compete in future contracts like this one. The preferences for SMEs and voluntary community sector enterprises highlight an inclusive approach by the Crown Commercial Service, encouraging diverse participation in the procurement process.

## Notice

Please note that this notification is for Transparency purposes only. The Army part of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) needed to procure a NATO SECRET (NS) storage and connectivity hardware. The requirement was primarily needed to improve the resilience of the storage environment within the Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (ARRC) permanent headquarters (PHQ) datacentre. The Army's current storage arrays, EMC CX4-120 became end of life in December 2016. The Authority requested Potential Providers to provide the following products: Dell EqualLogic PS6210XS x 2; Broadcom 57810 10Gb SFP + Network Cards x 10 and; 10Gb SFP Modules x 10. No support and maintenance was required from the Successful Supplier. Installation, configuration and commissioning and testing is to be carried out by the 252 Signal Squadron.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24442be0-098b-442f-a507-ef6800dfe009 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,400 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8QQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CENTERPRISE INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44316400 - Hardware

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2017 at 10:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24442be0-098b-442f-a507-ef6800dfe009

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24442be0-098b-442f-a507-ef6800dfe009
  9th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b2d5cb77-8444-4230-ba53-794d3da48687
  Redacted Award Letter

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