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title: "CA4603 - SE2302 - Virtualisation Hardware - Southend Hospital NHS Trust - CCS Framework RM3733 Lot 1 Hardware"
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# CA4603 - SE2302 - Virtualisation Hardware - Southend Hospital NHS Trust - CCS Framework RM3733 Lot 1 Hardware

Buyer: SOUTHEND UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d22feb4c-a5a9-48fd-8908-bedca89017c2

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, which is seeking to contract virtualisation hardware under the title "CA4603 - SE2302 - Virtualisation Hardware." This procurement belongs to the category of computer equipment and supplies. The tender is complete, with key dates including the tender period ending on 26th February 2018 and the contract period scheduled to commence on 1st April 2018 and conclude on 1st May 2018. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing a broad range of suppliers to participate, and the location associated with this tender is Southend, England.

This opportunity represents significant potential for businesses specialising in IT and computer equipment, especially those capable of providing advanced virtualisation technologies supporting both iSCSI and FC SANs. Companies that are agile and able to meet the requirements listed in the tender are well-suited to compete, particularly SMEs who can offer innovative solutions. With an active award value of £112,346.20, this contract could significantly benefit a competitive supplier in the technology sector looking to expand their presence within the healthcare industry.

## Notice

New virtualisation hardware must be capable of supporting both iSCSI and FC SANs To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA4603. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA4603 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19f06849-b1b5-4299-8056-9e23bd266720 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 1 May 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £112,346 |
| 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 | SOUTHEND UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | SOUTHEND |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6GE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | St Laurence |
| Westminster constituency | Southend West and Leigh |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT LTD (HEAD OFFICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2018 at 11:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19f06849-b1b5-4299-8056-9e23bd266720

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19f06849-b1b5-4299-8056-9e23bd266720
  27th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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