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title: "Storage Area Network"
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buyer: "VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM"
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# Storage Area Network

Buyer: VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95e2b72e-de1f-400d-8ba4-8c99e99fb949

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## Summary

The Victoria and Albert Museum is conducting a procurement process for a Storage Area Network (SAN) solution to enhance data storage services at its sites over the next five years. The open tender, classified under the CPV code 72317000, was published on 25th May 2018 and will remain active until 22nd June 2018, with the contract expected to commence on 16th July 2018 and last until 15th July 2023. This initiative is situated in Kensington, London, UK, and aims to leverage advancements in SAN technology while capitalising on more affordable storage options.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data storage services, particularly those that are SMEs and VCSEs, to compete for a long-term contract with a prestigious institution. Companies with expertise in innovative SAN technologies and solutions should consider bidding, as this project aims to implement state-of-the-art storage systems that could greatly enhance operational efficiencies for the museum over the contract period.

## Notice

The V&A is seeking a supplier to provide a new Storage Area Network ("SAN") solution to support the museum's sites over the next 5 years. The new SAN should take full advantage of developments in SAN technology as well as cheaper storage costs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d2707e7-45e6-498c-bdda-bb52f542fdd5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Jul 2018 - 15 Jul 2023 |
| 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 | VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM |
| Locality | KENSINGTON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW7 2RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Electoral ward | Brompton & Hans Town |
| Westminster constituency | Kensington and Bayswater |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72317000 - Data storage services

## Release History

- 25 May 2018 at 14:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d2707e7-45e6-498c-bdda-bb52f542fdd5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d2707e7-45e6-498c-bdda-bb52f542fdd5
  25th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Kensington:-Data-storage-services./53RDBBZ6CK
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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