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title: "Improve Storage Resilience and VM Hardware"
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# Improve Storage Resilience and VM Hardware

Buyer: UKHSA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-df2b159d-b2e3-41fe-87ad-0a57fc35ba78

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has completed a procurement process titled "Improve Storage Resilience and VM Hardware," classified under the industry category of hardware (CPV 44316400). This tender sought to acquire hardware to bolster the existing VMware environment for the integration and hosting of Genomics services. The location for this procurement is London (postal code E14 4PU), United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 18th November 2024, with the contract period running from 20th November 2024 to 19th November 2025.

This procurement creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in hardware, particularly those with solutions for enhancing storage resilience and VM hardware integration. Although this specific award went to a large-scale company, Specialist Computer Centres PLC, the tender process highlights a lucrative market for businesses capable of providing robust and scalable IT infrastructure solutions. Firms in the technology sector offering advanced hardware suited for high-demand environments such as genomics and research services would benefit from engaging in similar future tenders issued by public health agencies.

## Notice

Hardware required to bolster existing VMware environment to allow for the integration and hosting of Genomics services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fa7cbe8-9c83-4a09-a0bc-4fc17788e123 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Nov 2024 - 19 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £102,262 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £102,262 |
| 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 | UKHSA |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44316400 - Hardware

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2024 at 11:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fa7cbe8-9c83-4a09-a0bc-4fc17788e123

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fa7cbe8-9c83-4a09-a0bc-4fc17788e123
  20th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ebd75846-cbc6-4b6e-8682-1333858eba95
  Improve Storage Resilience and VM Hardware signed_Redacted

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