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title: "Digital Forensic Investigation Unit Storage and Replication"
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# Digital Forensic Investigation Unit Storage and Replication

Buyer: 7 FORCES PROCUREMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ba52e175-1e5e-4907-9a16-4fbe43c8c0fd

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the purchase of storage and replication solutions for the Digital Forensic Investigation Unit (DFIU) at Hertfordshire Constabulary. The contract, titled "Digital Forensic Investigation Unit Storage and Replication," falls under the goods category, specifically relating to servers. Situated in the East of England, this procurement was managed by 7 Forces Procurement and was executed through a direct procurement method via a Single Tender Action, as the supplier was not on a framework. The entire process was initiated on September 3, 2021, with the award published on that date, and the contract period commencing from September 6, 2021, and concluding on September 30, 2021.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in IT infrastructure and data storage solutions, particularly those capable of providing systems that are compatible with existing DFIU hardware. Companies with expertise in server technology and integration services would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Engaging in this market can facilitate business growth by forming strategic partnerships with public bodies like Hertfordshire Constabulary, thereby expanding their portfolios in the public procurement sector.

## Notice

The Digital Forensic Investigation Unit (DFIU) at Hertfordshire Constabulary are short on storage space and required a secondary array for backup/replication of data to meet ISO requirements. The infrastructure and hardware needing to be purchased would need to be the same as what has been purchased by Bedfordshire DFIU where the ICT department are supporting the same service. The two DFIU systems need to be able to integrate, share information and communicate with each other. This reseller is not on a framework so therefore a Single Tender Action was the only suitable procurement strategy that could be used.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcfb9f9f-aa40-4338-b9f4-db6fc1cb4a47 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £149,893 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £149,893 |
| 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 | 7 FORCES PROCUREMENT |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD, ESSEX |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM2 6DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Trinity |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VECTOR AND SCALAR PRODUCTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48820000 - Servers

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2021 at 09:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcfb9f9f-aa40-4338-b9f4-db6fc1cb4a47

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcfb9f9f-aa40-4338-b9f4-db6fc1cb4a47
  3rd September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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