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title: "RFP-FY-22-57 PROVISION TO UPGRADE EXISTING DATA CENTRE"
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# RFP-FY-22-57 PROVISION TO UPGRADE EXISTING DATA CENTRE

Buyer: SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-93a8c5c9-c651-4080-b37c-49ae5fedeb6b

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## Summary

The Satellite Applications Catapult is seeking proposals for the tender titled "RFP-FY-22-57 PROVISION TO UPGRADE EXISTING DATA CENTRE." This opportunity falls within the goods category, specifically focusing on database systems, and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 22 April 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 31 May 2022 and will run until 30 May 2024. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, enabling a wide range of potential suppliers to participate.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT infrastructure, particularly those with capabilities in hardware and virtualization systems. Companies aiming to modernise and consolidate IT setups within the public sector would be particularly well-suited to compete. As the procurement is open to SMEs, smaller enterprises with innovative solutions in database systems and related fields should consider submitting a proposal to leverage this opportunity for business growth.

## Notice

SA Catapult currently run a diverse setup covering multiple Hardware stacks and multiple Virtualization stack Controllers (VCSAs).This tender is designed to both consolidate and modernise our existing infrastructure, whilst maintaining at least on par compute capacityWe intend to simplify the design to a traditional 3 tier stack of Compute, Switch Fabric and Storage.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5a2294c-e006-40bc-a03e-4497cd1eb541 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 May 2022 - 30 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT |
| Locality | DIDCOT |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0QR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Hendreds |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48610000 - Database systems

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2022 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5a2294c-e006-40bc-a03e-4497cd1eb541

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5a2294c-e006-40bc-a03e-4497cd1eb541
  21st March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR164027
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- https://sa.catapult.org.uk

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