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title: "Medicines Discovery Catapult - VAST Warranty & Licence"
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# Medicines Discovery Catapult - VAST Warranty & Licence

Buyer: MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e1cbca9d-e849-4f59-b2cf-db5c5c7646e0

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## Summary

The Medicines Discovery Catapult Services Limited has awarded a contract for the renewal of three VAST 100TB/MO Gemini Services for their VAST Cluster, under the title "Medicines Discovery Catapult - VAST Warranty & Licence". This procurement, classified under the IT services category (CPV: 72000000) and worth £74,368.71, was conducted using a selective call-off from the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions Framework. The procurement process began with a tender period concluding on 25th March 2024, followed by the contract period starting on 28th March 2024 and ending on 27th March 2027. The services will be delivered within the United Kingdom, specifically from locations in Macclesfield, England and Yorkshire.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those specialising in consulting, software development, Internet and support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this contract, given its procurement method and the specific needs of the buying organisation—Medicines Discovery Catapult Services Limited. Collaboration with Phoenix Software Limited, the awarded supplier, can provide growth prospects in terms of expanding service portfolios and gaining exposure to framework agreements used by large public sector organisations.

## Notice

The renewal of three, VAST 100TB/MO Gemini Services for our VAST Cluster, VAST-MDC-1 via Call-Off from the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/315612be-6316-46a9-bc64-9face34ce8cd |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2024 - 27 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £74,368 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £74,368 |
| 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 | MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | MACCLESFIELD |
| Post town | Stockport |
| Postcode | SK10 4TG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Chelford |
| Westminster constituency | Tatton |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHOENIX SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2024 at 08:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/315612be-6316-46a9-bc64-9face34ce8cd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/315612be-6316-46a9-bc64-9face34ce8cd
  13th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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