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title: "Contract for the Provision of a Storage Area Network Solution to the Victoria and Albert Museum"
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buyer: "VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM"
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# Contract for the Provision of a Storage Area Network Solution to the Victoria and Albert Museum

Buyer: VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ccf6e7cb-9310-4787-a602-6043f785516d

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## Summary

The Victoria and Albert Museum is inviting bids for a contract titled "Contract for the Provision of a Storage Area Network Solution," focused on delivering modern data storage services. This tender is currently in the active stage, with a procurement process launched on 1st February 2018. The submission deadline is set for 28th February 2018, and the contract period will commence on 1st June 2018, lasting until 31st May 2023. Located in Kensington, London, this tender falls within the services industry category, employing a selective procurement method via a negotiated procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data storage solutions and related services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with innovative approaches to Storage Area Network (SAN) technology, as well as those competitive in providing cost-effective storage solutions, may find this contract align well with their capabilities. This is an excellent chance for such businesses to engage with a prestigious institution like the Victoria and Albert Museum over a multi-year contract, fostering growth and collaboration in the technology sector.

## Notice

The V&A is seeking a supplier to provide a new Storage Area Network ("SAN") solution to support the museum's sites over the next 5 years. The new SAN should take full advantage of developments in SAN technology as well as cheaper storage costs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57856505-8304-4d78-9af4-07f3ea154ca3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2018 - 31 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM |
| Locality | KENSINGTON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW7 2RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Electoral ward | Brompton & Hans Town |
| Westminster constituency | Kensington and Bayswater |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72317000 - Data storage services

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2018 at 15:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57856505-8304-4d78-9af4-07f3ea154ca3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57856505-8304-4d78-9af4-07f3ea154ca3
  1st February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Kensington:-Data-storage-services./2F5PACYAFV
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Provenance

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