--- title: "Contract for Server Virtualisation and SAN Refresh" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c57c09c9-97f4-4cf7-96f7-07a1911b5da8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c57c09c9-97f4-4cf7-96f7-07a1911b5da8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c57c09c9-97f4-4cf7-96f7-07a1911b5da8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c57c09c9-97f4-4cf7-96f7-07a1911b5da8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WYRE FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2024-08-27" --- # Contract for Server Virtualisation and SAN Refresh Buyer: WYRE FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c57c09c9-97f4-4cf7-96f7-07a1911b5da8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c57c09c9-97f4-4cf7-96f7-07a1911b5da8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c57c09c9-97f4-4cf7-96f7-07a1911b5da8.json) ## Summary Wyre Forest District Council is seeking a contractor for a Server Virtualisation and SAN Refresh project, valued at £400,000. This procurement falls under the "Software package and information systems" and "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support" categories. Targeting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), the procurement will follow a selective method, specifically a call-off from the NHS Shared Business Services Digital Workplace Solutions Framework. This tendering process is currently active, with the tender submission deadline set for 11am, 11th September 2024. The contract will commence on 14th October 2024 and run until 31st December 2029, within the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in server virtualisation and data storage solutions to extend their market presence and secure a long-term contract. Companies with expertise in delivering high-quality, scalable IT solutions will find this project particularly beneficial. Given that it is part of a framework agreement, businesses already participating in NHS Shared Business Services Digital Workplace Solutions Framework will have a streamlined pathway to participate, making it an accessible opportunity for those already compliant with the framework’s requirements. ## Notice Contract for Server Virtualisation and SAN Refresh Ref: WF2024/081 Wyre Forest District Council ("the Council") wishes to appoint a Contractor to replace its current HPE dHCI nimble solutions. The appointment will be by way of a mini competition using the NHS Shared Business Services Digital Workplace Solutions Framework (Agreement Reference SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411) and based on the Requirements and Specification within this document. The exercise is being carried-out using e-procurement portal, ProContract Due-North. The contract will be for a period of 5 years. The tender exercise is being carried out via e-procurement portal, ProContract-DueNorth. To gain access to the tender documentation, please visit the below website. Tenderers will need to submit an expression of interest and an electronic copy of the Invitation to Tender will be sent as an attachment. Any tender queries must be sent via ProContract Due-North's messaging functionality. - ProContract Due-North address: https://procontract.due-north.com/Login - Tender submission deadline: 11am, 11th September 2024 If you have any problems gaining access to ProContract Due-North, please contact their customer support at https://www.proactis.com/uk/support/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03d11c12-8489-42db-bc9d-85061544b523 | | Notice type | Tender 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 | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Oct 2024 - 31 Dec 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WYRE FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | KIDDERMINSTER | | Post town | Dudley | | Postcode | DY11 7WF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Wyre Forest | | Electoral ward | Mitton | | Westminster constituency | Wyre Forest | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## 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 - 27 Aug 2024 at 10:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03d11c12-8489-42db-bc9d-85061544b523 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03d11c12-8489-42db-bc9d-85061544b523 27th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Login - https://www.proactis.com/uk/support/ - https://www.wyreforestdc.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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