--- title: "Supply and Maintenance of On Premise ICT Storage Array Hardware - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f1a9a267-955e-4629-98aa-8b73330b965c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f1a9a267-955e-4629-98aa-8b73330b965c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f1a9a267-955e-4629-98aa-8b73330b965c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f1a9a267-955e-4629-98aa-8b73330b965c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "GREENSQUARE GROUP LIMITED" published: "2018-05-03" --- # Supply and Maintenance of On Premise ICT Storage Array Hardware - AWARD Buyer: GREENSQUARE GROUP LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f1a9a267-955e-4629-98aa-8b73330b965c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f1a9a267-955e-4629-98aa-8b73330b965c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f1a9a267-955e-4629-98aa-8b73330b965c.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves GreenSquare Group Limited, a buyer based in Wiltshire, Great Britain, seeking to award a contract for the supply and maintenance of on-premise ICT storage array hardware. The active tender is in the Award stage and is focused on the information technology services industry. Key dates include the deadline for expressions of interest on 17 April 2018 and the bid submission deadline on 27 April 2018. The contract is valued at £70,000 with a minimum value of £60,000, and the successful contractor will commence work on 8 June 2018, with the contract running until 7 June 2021. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in information technology and hardware installation services. Companies that offer solutions for IT infrastructure, particularly those that can supply and support HPE Nimble CS3000 arrays or suitable alternatives, would be well-positioned to compete. With the emphasis on innovative storage solutions, firms experienced in technology consulting and systems integration may also find this contract aligns with their capabilities, promoting potential growth in a sector increasingly reliant on data management and virtual environments. ## Notice GreenSquare Group currently have a number of storage arrays that form a vital part of the organisation's core infrastructure. This infrastructure is used for data storage and hosting virtual environments based on Microsoft, VMware and Citrix technologies, which are delivering critical services to the organisation. There is a requirement to refresh one of the current Dell EqualLogic storage arrays, which is currently approaching end of life. As part of the organisation's technology refresh the decision has been made to replace the hardware with an HPE Nimble CS3000 array (or a suitable alternative, as it has been decided that this solution best fits the business requirement). Professional start up services are also required to assist with the installation, build, and configuration of the SAN during its installation. Whichever solution is proposed must meet the following base requirements, however the HPE Nimble CS3000 is the preferred model. To be able to bid for this contract you must first Express Interest through the in-tend portal to receive the documents. Expressions of Interest close 17/04/2018 1700hrs. Deadline for bid submission is 27/04/2018 at midday. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ccac070-06e9-415c-92a6-d3fb6320d43a | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 May 2018 | | Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 29 Apr 2018 | | Contract period | 7 Jun 2018 - 7 Jun 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £70,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | 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 | GREENSQUARE GROUP LIMITED | | Locality | WILTSHIRE | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN14 0GU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire | | Local authority | Wiltshire | | Electoral ward | Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon | | Westminster constituency | Chippenham | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | TRANSPARITY SOLUTIONS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 44316400 - Hardware - 51611100 - Hardware installation services - 72100000 - Hardware consultancy services - 72222300 - Information technology services ## Release History - 3 May 2018 at 14:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ccac070-06e9-415c-92a6-d3fb6320d43a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ccac070-06e9-415c-92a6-d3fb6320d43a 3rd May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.greensquaregroup.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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