--- title: "Bulk Storage Replacement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bfb15132-97a8-46ab-a5b4-01e880197d5a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bfb15132-97a8-46ab-a5b4-01e880197d5a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bfb15132-97a8-46ab-a5b4-01e880197d5a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bfb15132-97a8-46ab-a5b4-01e880197d5a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK BIOBANK LTD" published: "2024-03-06" --- # Bulk Storage Replacement Buyer: UK BIOBANK LTD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bfb15132-97a8-46ab-a5b4-01e880197d5a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bfb15132-97a8-46ab-a5b4-01e880197d5a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bfb15132-97a8-46ab-a5b4-01e880197d5a.json) ## Summary The UK Biobank Ltd is looking to replace its existing Petabyte level storage system through a tender titled "Bulk Storage Replacement." The system consists of three identical DDN EXAScaler appliances in different locations. The proposed solution must offer a minimum usable capacity of 1.5 Petabytes per system. The procurement stage is in its award phase with a contract period starting on 25th August 2023 and ending on 30th November 2028. The contract value for the initial purchase could range from 450,000 to 550,000 GBP. This opportunity to bid on the Bulk Storage Replacement tender by UK Biobank Ltd is suitable for businesses in the computer-related equipment industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly appealing. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, presenting a chance for eligible businesses to compete and potentially secure a contract valued between 850,000 and 900,000 GBP over a five-year period. ## Notice UK Biobank ('UKBB') is issuing this tender to invite Bids for a replacement to its existing Petabyte level storage system. The system hosts a data repository and consists of three identical DDN EXAScaler appliances, each sited in a different location. The proposed solution must consist of identical, standalone systems. The ability of the systems to store a large volume of data is essential. Whilst most files comprising the data are typically a few hundred MB in size, the total number of files mean each system must offer a minimum usable capacity of 1.5 Petabytes. Whilst the performance demands on the systems will not be high, the systems must meet certain criteria in respect of size, connectivity, and operational standards. In particular, each system must be no more than 20U in height and fit into a standard rack with an external width of 60cm and external depth of 120cm deep. The systems should be easy to use and include features that allow for file recovery, event notification, and reporting. The existing appliances are covered by support until 30 November 2023. Consequently, all purchased systems need to be installed, commissioned, and handed over to UKBB in advance of this date. Following installation and commissioning, a 5-year service support contract is required for each of the systems. UK Biobank reserves the right to discontinue or delay the procurement process and may decide not to award a contract as a result of this call for competition. UK Biobank shall not be liable for any costs or expenses incurred by any organisation in considering and/or responding to the procurement process. UK Biobank has obligations under the UK General Data Protection Regulation and to its stakeholders to ensure that its information is stored, transmitted and processed securely, with appropriate organisational and technical measures in place. UK Biobank must also take reasonable steps to ensure that information it shares continues to be protected with adequate security. These requirements represent a generic level of security standards for data storage, retrieval and usage that suppliers and partners of UK Biobank must comply with. The estimated contract value for the initial purchase of 1 system may be in the range of 450,000 - 550,000 GBP, but it is not possible to provide an overall maximum estimated value for the contract. However, based on the initial purchase above, and whilst recognising the value may vary, the overall maximum value for the purchase of 1 system if the contract lasts for the full 5 year period could be in the range of 850,000 - 900,000 GBP. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY166508 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fa22353-3a22-4943-8db5-b4b249be7cd2 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Mar 2024 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Nov 2023 | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2023 - 1 Nov 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £450,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £572,000 | | 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 BIOBANK LTD | | Locality | STOCKPORT | | Post town | Stockport | | Postcode | SK3 0SA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD35 Greater Manchester South East | | Local authority | Stockport | | Electoral ward | Davenport & Cale Green | | Westminster constituency | Stockport | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | DEFINE TECH | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages ### Codes - 30230000 - Computer-related equipment ## Release History - 6 Mar 2024 at 14:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fa22353-3a22-4943-8db5-b4b249be7cd2 - 22 May 2023 at 14:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/551defc1-52b5-4b94-b457-d4b10d67e344 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fa22353-3a22-4943-8db5-b4b249be7cd2 6th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/551defc1-52b5-4b94-b457-d4b10d67e344 22nd May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/32d9b857-3397-4680-aa60-67c1f5df5b44 ITT Volume 1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ab3bd2fd-eae6-4b2f-b153-5f8547e7c996 ITT Volume 2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6a5f2e79-c9ed-4eb1-aced-ecccd641a022 Expression of Interest form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/70a72fb9-7059-48e7-924e-851f26c6ac67 Key Contractual principles document ## Notice URLs - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY166508 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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