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title: "Nimble CS1000 storage Array - hardware & support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-86427046-8d71-426e-b7c7-6e4e91124068"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NSAH (ALLIANCE HOMES) LIMITED"
published: "2017-05-03"
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# Nimble CS1000 storage Array - hardware & support

Buyer: NSAH (ALLIANCE HOMES) LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86427046-8d71-426e-b7c7-6e4e91124068

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves NSAH (Alliance Homes) Limited, a prominent social housing provider based in Portishead, seeking bids for the supply and support of a Nimble CS1000 storage array. This procurement falls under the IT services industry category and is aimed at enhancing their existing Nimble CS300 storage system for VMware and Citrix virtual infrastructures. The tender was published on 19th April 2017, with a submission deadline set for 27th April 2017. The contract will commence on 1st May 2017, lasting until 30th April 2020, with a total contract value of £40,000. Interested suppliers are required to access tender documents through the Alliance Homes In-Tend portal.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses involved in the provision of IT hardware and support services, particularly those specialising in storage solutions. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-equipped to compete in this tender, as the procurement process is designed to encourage their participation. By delivering high-performance storage solutions, successful bidders can establish a long-term partnership with a key social housing provider, opening doors for additional contracts and expansion within the public sector.

## Notice

Alliance Homes is a social housing provider based in Portishead but with homes and services across North Somerset and into Bristol. Our primary purpose is providing social housing and care and support services within the community and we are the largest provider of care and support services in North Somerset. Alliance Homes Group (AH) are looking to complement their existing and successful Nimble CS300 storage array with an additional Nimble CS1000. The new array will be used alongside the CS300 in providing high performance storage to the VMware and Citrix VDi environments, which host and delivers the organisations virtual infrastructure. Consultancy to deploy and configure the array will not be required in this tender, therefore this tender is for one off Hardware and support. Additional information: Tender documents are available through the Alliance Homes in-tend system only. Interested suppliers should register for free on In-Tend to access the documents, to express interest, and to submit their bid. All communications should be directed through the In-Tend portal. Queries via telephone or email will not be accepted and you will be asked to submit them through In-Tend.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eda4df39-b4ec-4d11-8e92-b1cf888cbed8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 3 May 2017 - 30 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | NSAH (ALLIANCE HOMES) LIMITED |
| Locality | PORTISHEAD |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS20 7AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset |
| Local authority | North Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Portishead East |
| Westminster constituency | North Somerset |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CRISTIE DATA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 3 May 2017 at 09:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eda4df39-b4ec-4d11-8e92-b1cf888cbed8
- 19 Apr 2017 at 14:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdada07c-5606-4217-9a0c-0ae2f7de608a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eda4df39-b4ec-4d11-8e92-b1cf888cbed8
  3rd May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdada07c-5606-4217-9a0c-0ae2f7de608a
  19th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/alliancehomes/aspx/Home
  Alliance Homes e-procurement portal

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