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title: "Expansion of SAN Capacity - Direct Award via the NHSSBS DWS Framework"
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buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Expansion of SAN Capacity - Direct Award via the NHSSBS DWS Framework

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c54cd2cb-8527-4324-ad52-d83f5961a9a4

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## Summary

The Durham County Council has recently awarded a contract for the expansion of SAN capacity through a direct award via the NHS SBS DWS Framework. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract period is from December 1, 2023, to November 30, 2024. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contracting authority is Durham County Council located in Durham, England. The industry category is computer network services, and the tender period ended on November 23, 2023.

This contract provides opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in computer network services, to collaborate and benefit. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are suitable for participation. Businesses with expertise in storage solutions and SAN infrastructure are well-suited to compete for this tender. The contract value for the awarded supplier, DELL CORPORATION LIMITED, is £61,315.66 in GBP.

## Notice

DCC has a requirement to expand the storage capacity of production SAN. In order to maintain continuity and compatibility with current infrastructure, a direct award via the NHS SBS DWS Framework ref SBS / 19 / AB / WAB / 9411 / 08 is most appropriate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/090afbc2-b9eb-497f-8a84-206d73971ca4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2023 - 30 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £61,315 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72700000 - Computer network services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2023 at 11:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/090afbc2-b9eb-497f-8a84-206d73971ca4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/090afbc2-b9eb-497f-8a84-206d73971ca4
  5th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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