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title: "The Provision of Support for HPE 3PAR Storage Arrays"
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# The Provision of Support for HPE 3PAR Storage Arrays

Buyer: HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d3c2416b-9f82-4031-bc8b-107097ac5d02

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## Summary

The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has completed the procurement process for the provision of support for HPE 3PAR storage arrays. Classified under IT services such as consulting, software development, internet, and support, this contract encompasses reactive hardware support and maintenance on a 24x7x365 basis for equipment located in England, Scotland, and Wales. The procurement was conducted via a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £393,806.65, will commence on 20th November 2024 and conclude on 19th November 2027. The award notice was published on 20th December 2024.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in hardware support and maintenance for storage arrays. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-suited to compete for such contracts, which can help them expand their client base, enhance their market reputation, and secure long-term revenue streams. Being a structured and demanding contract, it offers a significant growth potential for businesses equipped with the required technical capabilities and experience in the industry.

## Notice

HSE has HPE 3PAR storage arrays located in its computer rooms in Bootle and ARK (Crown Hosting) Farnborough and is seeking a qualified and experienced supplier to provide reactive hardware support and maintenance for this hardware on a 24 x 7 x 365 days per year basis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f45b719b-d3d0-4f18-83c5-b8329e415977 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Nov 2024 - 19 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £393,806 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £393,806 |
| 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 | HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 7HS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Linacre |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2024 at 14:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f45b719b-d3d0-4f18-83c5-b8329e415977

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f45b719b-d3d0-4f18-83c5-b8329e415977
  20th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/488ef1ab-5a94-407e-bf2e-923a7fd07b37
  Redacted contract as signed.

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