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title: "SAN's, Switches and Migration"
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# SAN's, Switches and Migration

Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf68b0d0-3dc8-46ae-bf03-73a0b68c3688

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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board has completed a public procurement process for the replacement of Storage Area Networks (SAN’s) and Fibre switches at their sites in Edinburgh and Oban. The project, titled “SAN's, Switches and Migration,” was initiated as the existing Dell EMC VNX5300 systems reached end of life. The total value of the contract is £172,638.80, with the procurement method being selective through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 20 October 2020 and is set to run until 31 October 2025.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in hardware and IT services, particularly those experienced in network infrastructure and data migration. Companies that can efficiently deliver replacement SANs, Fibre switches, and associated migration services will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract. The urgency of the project, due to the critical nature of the equipment for the NLB's operations, further enhances the potential for timely and responsive service provision to secure future engagements.

## Notice

Procurement Project for: The Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) has a project to replace both SAN's in Edinburgh and Oban as the current Dell EMC VNX5300's reach end of life and support on 31 December 2020 with a like for like replacement. In addition there are two Fibre switches currently in use at each site that are no longer under support due to their age. This equipment is critical to the running of the NLB's network infrastructure and their replacement must be carried out with the utmost speed. The NLB use VMware and host virtual servers disks on the datastores on these SAN's. These virtual servers encompass Email, Document Management, Database and Application Servers as well as our Citrix servers that are used for remote acess to data and applications. These servers are critical to the day to day operation of the NLB network. Data migration from the current VNX5300's to the new SAN's is also required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49137d14-e27a-478d-969e-c9299807fd07 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 19 Oct 2020 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £172,638 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £172,638 |
| 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 | NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH2 3DA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 44316400 - Hardware
- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2021 at 11:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49137d14-e27a-478d-969e-c9299807fd07

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49137d14-e27a-478d-969e-c9299807fd07
  25th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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