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title: "Online Storage requirement"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a116bac7-2b87-4ae9-bc87-a7b9c46cab6d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE"
published: "2017-02-23"
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# Online Storage requirement

Buyer: UK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a116bac7-2b87-4ae9-bc87-a7b9c46cab6d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the UK Intellectual Property Office seeking a new online storage solution to replace its ageing IBM V7000 SAN system due to rising support costs. The tender, titled "Online Storage requirement," falls within the IT services industry, specifically focused on consulting, software development, and support. The procurement method adopted is a direct award, with the tender period concluded on 7 December 2016. The contract period commenced on 23 December 2016 and is set to expire on 31 March 2021. The services will be delivered at the agency's location in Newport, Wales, with a total contract value of £287,461.29.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in IT infrastructure, particularly those capable of providing SAN procurement, installation, and ongoing support. Companies offering hardware and software solutions, as well as managed services, will find this tender particularly relevant. Although small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are not eligible, larger firms have the potential to benefit significantly from this project due to the scale of the required services and the three-year support commitment. This is an excellent platform for growth for established providers in the IT sector, particularly those with experience in similar projects.

## Notice

The Intellectual Property Office currently utilise an IBM V7000 SAN hosted over two sites. It is used to host our virtual estate of servers, Desktops and Networking devices. Support costs have grown exponentially over the last two years. Due to this, the IPO has decided to replace this ageing technology with newer, more efficient SAN. The scope for this tender will include:- i. Procurement, installation and configuration of the SAN; ii. Proposals must include hardware/software support for the next three (3) years; and iii. Proposals must include an option for another 150tb of storage on the primary site for backups. Proposals will NOT include data migration.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6df1761a-5419-46c3-89a2-c7063bbdfc4e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2017 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £287,461 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £287,461 |
| 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 | UK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE |
| 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 | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2017 at 16:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6df1761a-5419-46c3-89a2-c7063bbdfc4e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6df1761a-5419-46c3-89a2-c7063bbdfc4e
  23rd February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/37bb0be3-e00f-4a56-b2be-e9b2fac3eac0
  Invitation to Tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/97a808f3-1c0c-4cf3-957d-a5e3e755bbad
  Purchase Order
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0adaa89e-2d7a-4c59-ad75-d4bc2b575e66
  Supplier Proposal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8d54dd47-09b8-4a54-9bb4-fe5fb3f7f600
  Award email

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