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title: "DDaT20226 - Pure Storage FlashBlade and Pure Storage"
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buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
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# DDaT20226 - Pure Storage FlashBlade and Pure Storage

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ad888314-a3fa-489c-bf0d-a2b47410381d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the UK Shared Business Services Limited, which has awarded a contract titled "DDaT20226 - Pure Storage FlashBlade and Pure Storage" in the software package and information systems industry. This contract was completed on 31 July 2020, and it encompasses the purchase of a five-year support package for Pure Storage products, to be delivered at the Swindon location. The total value of the contract is £525,860.41, and the contract period spans from 1 August 2020 to 1 December 2025. This procurement was undertaken using a selective method through a framework agreement known as the NHS Link IT Solutions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in consulting, software development, and support services. Companies that align with the scale and scope of services provided by Softcat PLC, which has secured this contract, would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. The ongoing contract duration offers prospective suppliers a chance to build relationships with the buyer and enhance their service capabilities within public procurement.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** This contract is for the purchase of the 5 year support package of Pure Storage FlashBlade 7x52.8TB and FlashArray X50R3-ETH-182TB-91/91 EMEZZ from Softcat PLC from August 2020 to December 2025 for UK Research and Innovation - STFC. The sourcing of this requirement was undertaken using the existing framework agreement NHS Link IT Solutions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ef54a37-1b90-474f-891f-ec238c458d72 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2020 - 1 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £525,860 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £525,860 |
| 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2020 at 09:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ef54a37-1b90-474f-891f-ec238c458d72

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ef54a37-1b90-474f-891f-ec238c458d72
  8th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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