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title: "Backup Linear Tape Open (LTO) Fibre Channel (FC) Library (Supply and Installation)"
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buyer: "WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Backup Linear Tape Open (LTO) Fibre Channel (FC) Library (Supply and Installation)

Buyer: WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e58f1df-b9ed-4f00-bd8e-ed1e28d6207e

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## Summary

The West Berkshire Council has awarded a contract for a Backup Linear Tape Open (LTO) Fibre Channel (FC) Library with associated support. The 5-year contract, valued at £78,270.20, is for computer equipment and supplies. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation process. The tender period ended on May 31, 2023, with the contract period starting on July 1, 2023, and ending on June 30, 2028. The award was given to Boxxe Limited. The location of the procurement is in RG14 5LD, England.

This contract could provide growth opportunities for businesses, especially for those in the computer equipment and supplies industry. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for competing in this tender. The West Berkshire Council's initiative to procure these services could benefit businesses looking to offer their services to public sector organisations. Businesses offering similar computer equipment and supplies can consider engaging with the West Berkshire Council for potential future opportunities.

## Notice

The Council is letting a contract for a Backup Linear Tape Open (LTO) Fibre Channel (FC) Library with associated support. This is a 5-year contract with potential to extend by two further years. This process is under threshold with award notice published for transparency purposes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae09e4e6-fd08-4502-98ef-4fe7472b13ca |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2023 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,260 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,260 |
| 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 | WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWBURY |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG14 5LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | West Berkshire |
| Electoral ward | Newbury Central |
| Westminster constituency | Newbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 14 Jun 2023 at 07:09 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae09e4e6-fd08-4502-98ef-4fe7472b13ca
- 12 Jun 2023 at 09:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae09e4e6-fd08-4502-98ef-4fe7472b13ca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae09e4e6-fd08-4502-98ef-4fe7472b13ca
  14th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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