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title: "Tape Library"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cdee0c7e-5b26-4611-9875-8363a7dbbd3d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY"
published: "2020-12-18"
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# Tape Library

Buyer: THE FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cdee0c7e-5b26-4611-9875-8363a7dbbd3d

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## Summary

The tender process for the "Tape Library" project, initiated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), involves the procurement of IT services specifically for an upgrade to an IBM Tape Library. The project falls under the IT services category and takes place in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method used is selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. This tender was completed on October 28, 2020, with a contract period that commenced on November 18, 2020, and will end on November 17, 2021. The total value of the contract is approximately £200,000, engaging small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). 

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth for businesses offering IT services and hardware solutions, particularly those specialising in data storage and management systems. Companies with the capability to deliver advanced IT infrastructure in compliance with the specifications can leverage this contract. Additionally, larger firms looking to partner with SMEs may find this tender beneficial as it often aligns with their procurement strategies under framework agreements.

## Notice

IBM Tape Library. IT Hardware - IBM Tape Library upgrade.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68a90ab6-7a4a-4585-bd2f-b636b9c37ee1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 18 Nov 2020 - 17 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £174,787 |
| 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 | THE FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2020 at 14:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68a90ab6-7a4a-4585-bd2f-b636b9c37ee1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68a90ab6-7a4a-4585-bd2f-b636b9c37ee1
  18th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.fca.org.uk

## Provenance

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