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title: "Supply, Delivery and Installation of an All Flash Network File System Solution"
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buyer: "MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT"
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# Supply, Delivery and Installation of an All Flash Network File System Solution

Buyer: MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e2f68298-ad77-485a-8ef9-567963f45991

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## Summary

The Medicines Discovery Catapult, located in Cheshire, has completed a procurement process for the supply, delivery, and installation of an All Flash Network File System Solution. This procurement, classified under the CPV code for office and computing machinery, involved a contract valued at £250,000. The tender period ended on 15th March 2021, and the contract is set to run from 31st March 2021 until 30th January 2024. The procurement was conducted through a method categorized as 'Other'.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the technology and computing sector, particularly suppliers with expertise in high-performance storage solutions and network infrastructures. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as the procuring authority is open to engaging businesses of various sizes. This procurement might be well-suited for firms offering innovative technological solutions or services within the specified timeframe, enhancing their growth prospects in the competitive IT market.

## Notice

Supply, Delivery and Installation of an All Flash Network File System Solution

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dda4da1-d257-44f9-82ac-6006eccd26a5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2021 - 30 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| 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 |
| Locality | CHESHIRE |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2021 at 12:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dda4da1-d257-44f9-82ac-6006eccd26a5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dda4da1-d257-44f9-82ac-6006eccd26a5
  23rd March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://md.catapult.org.uk/

## Provenance

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