---
title: "Contract for the Provision of a Storage Area Network Solution to the Victoria and Albert Museum"
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buyer: "VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM"
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# Contract for the Provision of a Storage Area Network Solution to the Victoria and Albert Museum

Buyer: VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db4d8c36-6082-479d-b91e-ee5c05741775

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## Summary

The Victoria and Albert Museum is seeking suppliers for the provision of a Storage Area Network (SAN) solution, with the contract valued at £400,000. The procurement falls under the category of data storage services and is currently at the Tender stage. The tender period ended on 10 April 2018, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 1 June 2018, lasting until 31 May 2023. This opportunity is located in Kensington, London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialised in data storage solutions. Businesses that can offer innovative SAN technologies and support services are well-suited to compete in this process, leveraging advancements in storage technology to meet the demands of a prestigious institution like the V&A.

## Notice

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A NOTICE TO PUBLICISE THE RESULT OF A PROCUREMENT EXERCISE. THIS IS NOT A LIVE OPPORTUNITY The V&A is seeking a supplier to provide a new Storage Area Network ("SAN") solution to support the museum's sites over the next 5 years. The new SAN should take full advantage of developments in SAN technology as well as cheaper storage costs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c467287-d3fe-40c0-a04c-f59514dc3d58 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2018 - 31 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| 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 | VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM |
| Locality | KENSINGTON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW7 2RL |
| 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 | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72317000 - Data storage services

## Release History

- 4 May 2018 at 14:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c467287-d3fe-40c0-a04c-f59514dc3d58

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c467287-d3fe-40c0-a04c-f59514dc3d58
  4th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=315814546
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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