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title: "SAN / VMWARE HOST PROJECT"
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# SAN / VMWARE HOST PROJECT

Buyer: PRIESTLEY COLLEGE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f5cfe80a-584c-4157-8751-53fb9c6e25ab

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by Priestley College for the SAN / VMWARE HOST PROJECT, which falls under the Computer Equipment and Supplies category. Located in Warrington, United Kingdom, this tender is currently at the Award stage. The tender was published on 30th March 2022, with a submission deadline set for 21st April 2022. The total budget for this project is £100,000, and the selected supplier, Abtec Computer Solutions Ltd, has been awarded a contract valued at £91,282.81, scheduled to start on 4th July 2022 and end on 5th August 2022. All correspondence regarding the tender must be directed to tenders@priestley.ac.uk.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for SMEs in the IT and computer supplies sectors, particularly those with expertise in SAN systems and VMware technologies. Companies that can offer Tier 1 hardware solutions and meet the tight delivery schedule would be well-positioned to compete. The project's focus on future-proof technology highlights the demand for high-quality products and services in the educational sector, making it an appealing prospect for businesses aimed at partnering with public institutions.

## Notice

Priestley College currently uses a fault-tolerant Fujitsu SAN comprising of a Primary SAN and Secondary SAN located in two physically separate buildings. It uses Storage Cluster for DX200 which automates the failover process, meaning no manual intervention is required and uptime is optimised. There are 4 Physical VMWare Host Servers and uses VMWare 6.7 Enterprise Plus. The College is seeking to replace the current system with a new SAN which will future proof for 5 years including warranty. All hardware must be Tier 1. More detailed specification is attached. Additional information: A requirement of the tender is that it must be able to be delivered by 4th July 2022. All tenders must be submitted to the tenders@priestley.ac.uk e-mail address. Any queries should also be addressed via that e-mail address.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc523488-e8b4-48d5-aabf-96edd714581c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Jul 2022 - 5 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PRIESTLEY COLLEGE |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA4 6RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Latchford West |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2022 at 15:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc523488-e8b4-48d5-aabf-96edd714581c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc523488-e8b4-48d5-aabf-96edd714581c
  30th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/212c4803-1d4c-4529-9ec3-784073c576e7

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