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title: "IT Storage and Computer Equipment for Richmondshire District Council"
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# IT Storage and Computer Equipment for Richmondshire District Council

Buyer: RICHMONDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4bf53d8-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Richmondshire District Council has initiated a tender titled "IT Storage and Computer Equipment," aiming to procure equipment to replace its existing VMWare cluster and Hitachi SAN system. This procurement falls under the IT services industry category and is being conducted through a selective method with a restricted procedure. The tender period concluded on 21 July 2016, with submissions due by noon on 1 August 2016. The contract, valued at £137,126.89, is set to commence on 5 September 2016 and last for 60 months, ensuring ongoing compliance and security for the council's ICT infrastructure.

This opportunity presents significant business growth potential, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) within the IT services sector. Businesses that specialise in hardware supply, installation, and ICT infrastructure improvements would be well-suited to compete. With the contract being established for a five-year duration, successful bidders will have the chance to build a lasting relationship with the Richmondshire District Council, enhancing their market presence and reputation in the local government procurement space.

## Notice

The Council has an IT requirement to replace the existing VMWare cluster, Hitachi SAN and attached fibre SAN fabric with a modern solution which will deliver improved performance and resilience. The solution is expected to last for a minimum of 5 years. This opportunity is for the supply of equipment to replace the above cluster and also installation services. It is essential the Council keeps up to date with all elements of the ICT infrastructure for compliance and security reasons. The contract will be for a period of 60 months. To take part in this process, suppliers will need to register their interest via YorTender. Normally within 24 hours of registration you will receive notification of progression through to the Invitation to Tender stage where you will find the specification of our requirements. The process is being run through YorTender with the deadline for submissions being 12 noon Monday 1st August 2016. Additional information: Instructions to Suppliers: To take part in this process, suppliers will need to register their interest via YorTender before 12 noon 21/07/16 to progress to the Invitation to Tender stage. The deadline for receipt of submissions is 12 noon Mondays 1st August 2016.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a75d019a-b79d-43c8-82e7-fbd8acb9e5d0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2016 |
| Contract period | 4 Sep 2016 - 4 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £137,126 |
| 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 | RICHMONDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | RICHMOND |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL10 4JX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Richmond |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond and Northallerton |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COOLSPIRIT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a75d019a-b79d-43c8-82e7-fbd8acb9e5d0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a75d019a-b79d-43c8-82e7-fbd8acb9e5d0
  13th July 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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