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title: "CONTRACT FOR MAINTENANCE OF STORAGE AREA NETWORK HARDWARE"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GATESHEAD COUNCIL"
published: "2022-02-01"
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# CONTRACT FOR MAINTENANCE OF STORAGE AREA NETWORK HARDWARE

Buyer: GATESHEAD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bfc29968-ffec-4c08-b291-d95347efe385

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## Summary

Gateshead Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Contract for Maintenance of Storage Area Network Hardware." This contract involves a hardware fault rectification and software support service for Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Nimble Storage devices, with support services needed from 12 February 2022 until 30 September 2024. The total value of the contract is £41,648.52. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, which was conducted below threshold, and the tender period concluded on 11 January 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in IT support and hardware maintenance services, particularly those experienced in managing storage network systems. With Gateshead Council actively seeking reliable service providers to ensure optimal performance of their storage devices, businesses that can demonstrate expertise in HPE technology and offer responsive support solutions are well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders. Firms looking to expand their operations in the public sector should consider building relationships with local authorities like Gateshead Council.

## Notice

Gateshead Council (the Council) requires a hardware fault rectification break-fix and software support service including firmware upgrades of its existing Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Nimble Storage devices. The Councils existing Nimble support service expires on the 11/02/2022. The new support services are required from 12/02/2022 until 30/09/2024

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/516d4ddc-b838-4551-88ac-a1f8cf4660cd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 12 Feb 2022 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,648 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,648 |
| 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 | GATESHEAD COUNCIL |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NIMBLE GROUP IT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2022 at 14:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/516d4ddc-b838-4551-88ac-a1f8cf4660cd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/516d4ddc-b838-4551-88ac-a1f8cf4660cd
  1st February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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