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title: "Server and Storage Infrastructure Upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d54ec556-fac5-4b3f-9b8a-6d89aec31de9"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP"
published: "2017-08-24"
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# Server and Storage Infrastructure Upgrade

Buyer: SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d54ec556-fac5-4b3f-9b8a-6d89aec31de9

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## Summary

The Science Museum Group is currently seeking tenders for a project titled "Server and Storage Infrastructure Upgrade," aimed at enhancing its network infrastructure. This procurement falls under the services category, classified specifically as network infrastructure (CPV code: 32424000). The tender is active, with submissions due by 6th October 2017, and the contract is expected to commence on 14th December 2017, lasting until 13th December 2021. Bids can be submitted through an open procedure, inviting a wide range of competitors.

This tender presents significant opportunities for IT services companies, particularly those specialising in data centre solutions and network infrastructure upgrades. Businesses capable of providing robust server and storage systems will be well-positioned to compete. Interested parties should consider the technical requirements and the implementation of a scaled replica for business continuity, which showcases the potential for contract value and long-term collaboration with a prestigious entity like the Science Museum Group.

## Notice

SMG has invested in a co-lo datacentre where it has implemented a centralised firewall, internet, AWS DirectConnect and Azure ExpressRoute to serve the whole organisation.SMG is now looking to consolidate its server and storage infrastructure within this datacentre and operate a scaled replica from the Science Museum for business continuity purposes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba828838-650a-4ead-9181-67e18f3a1d05 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Dec 2017 - 13 Dec 2021 |
| 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 | SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW7 2DD |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32424000 - Network infrastructure

## Release History

- 24 Aug 2017 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba828838-650a-4ead-9181-67e18f3a1d05

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba828838-650a-4ead-9181-67e18f3a1d05
  24th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG146367
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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