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title: "IT014 SAN Storage Area Network Hardware, Software and Support"
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# IT014 SAN Storage Area Network Hardware, Software and Support

Buyer: GATESHEAD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da040dd3-53f4-45e0-af9b-df092548873b

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## Summary

Gateshead Council is planning a procurement process for IT014 SAN Storage Area Network Hardware, Software, and Support. The Council aims to refresh its current storage network with a new solution to provide efficient service for the next 5-7 years. The procurement is open with a contract value of £500,000. The tender period ends on 8th March 2024, and the contract period starts on 2nd April 2024 with Gateshead, England, as the location. The main procurement category is services.

This tender by Gateshead Council provides an opportunity for businesses in the computer network services industry, specifically those offering SAN hardware, software, and support solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this open procedure tender. Businesses should focus on providing a fit-for-purpose replacement solution and demonstrating cost-effectiveness and efficiency in their offerings to match the Council's requirements for the next 5-7 years.

## Notice

Gateshead Council's current storage area network (SAN) is coming to the end of its supported life; this contract opportunity is to refresh our current live and Data Recovery (DR) site HPE Nimble SAN appliances and support with a fit-for-purpose replacement HPE solution. The Council requires, as part of our requirements, a fully managed service for the implementation and migration from our current storage devices to the new storage devices. A Hardware Fault Rectification Break-fix and Software Support Service is required over the term of the contract for all equipment at both sites. The aim is to provide the Council with an efficient and effective SAN for the next 5 - 7 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45677993-6d86-4552-a917-d3fc3c44842e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | 4 Dec 2023 |
| Award date | 4 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Apr 2024 - 4 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £344,395 |
| 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 | GATESHEAD COUNCIL |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NIMBLE GROUP IT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72700000 - Computer network services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2024 at 10:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45677993-6d86-4552-a917-d3fc3c44842e
- 27 Nov 2023 at 16:26 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b06318b2-2b19-4611-8c98-6cfd4f39fc51

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45677993-6d86-4552-a917-d3fc3c44842e
  16th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b06318b2-2b19-4611-8c98-6cfd4f39fc51
  27th November 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gateshead.gov.uk

## Provenance

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