--- title: "The supply, installation and configuration of off-site replication infrastructure (vSAN)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f785112b-d37f-4b55-a5df-839a3556efeb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f785112b-d37f-4b55-a5df-839a3556efeb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f785112b-d37f-4b55-a5df-839a3556efeb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f785112b-d37f-4b55-a5df-839a3556efeb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ACCENT HOUSING LTD" published: "2020-07-12" --- # The supply, installation and configuration of off-site replication infrastructure (vSAN) Buyer: ACCENT HOUSING LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f785112b-d37f-4b55-a5df-839a3556efeb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f785112b-d37f-4b55-a5df-839a3556efeb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f785112b-d37f-4b55-a5df-839a3556efeb.json) ## Summary Accent Housing Ltd is currently inviting tenders for the supply, installation, and configuration of off-site replication infrastructure (vSAN) to enhance their data management capabilities. This procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically focusing on software and hardware consultancy, and is taking place in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The tender period is open from 13 July to 22 July 2020, with a total contract value of £75,000. The project is anticipated to commence on 27 July 2020 and continue until 30 August 2023. Interested suppliers must communicate via the Proactis Housing Procurement Portal, and it is a prerequisite for all correspondence to be conducted exclusively through this channel. This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those involved in software development, server configuration, and data management solutions. Companies equipped to handle the technical requirements for a vSAN installation will find this project particularly relevant, as it aims to transition server replication in-house, creating new avenues for growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement has been assessed to be below the specified threshold for open competition, offering a valuable entry point for emerging businesses in the industry. ## Notice Request for Proposal for The supply, installation & configuration of a vSAN for the purposes of replication with another vSAN. Accent successfully manages off-site back-up using a Dell EMC server array configured as a vSAN with back up and replication controlled by a matched pair of ArcServe appliances. Server replication however is currently outsourced. That contract will shortly end and the decision has been taken to move server replication in-house. The current vSAN at our secondary datacentre, which is 4 years old has been assessed as unsuitable for upgrade to accommodate the additional load created by server replication and therefore we intend to purchase a new system which will support all the current and projected activities. A full requirements statement detailing processing, RAM and storage requirements is attached to the advert listed on the Proactis Housing Procurement Portal, the URL for which is provided in this notice. This opportunity has been assessed as being below the PCR2015 threshold for the supply of goods and services and as such there is no requirement to conduct a PCR2015 Open competition. The opportunity will be open for 10 days on the Proactis Housing Procurement Portal from 13 to 22 July, the URL for which is provided in this notice. Supplier registration on the portal is free and open to all, however it is the suppliers responsibility to gain access to the portal. Accent Housing Ltd cannot assist in this process. It is a condition of the competition that all communication, whether or not related to clarification is made via the Proactis Housing Procurement Portal messaging system. Any attempt by prospective Suppliers or their advisors to gain unfair advantage by way of soliciting information from any employees or agents of Accent may result in disqualification from further participation in the opportunity. Additional information: It is a condition of the competition that all communication, whether or not related to clarification is made via the Proactis Housing Procurement Portal messaging system. Any attempt by prospective Suppliers or their advisors to gain unfair advantage by way of soliciting information from any employees or agents of Accent may result in disqualification from further participation in the opportunity. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8204ee7-ed70-4ca2-a766-a16265b22ce9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Not applicable | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jul 2020 | | Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 26 Jul 2020 - 30 Aug 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £75,000 | | 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 | ACCENT HOUSING LTD | | Additional buyers | ACCENT HOUSING; ACCENT HOUSING LIMITED | | Locality | SHIPLEY | | Post town | Bradford | | Postcode | BD17 7SW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford | | Local authority | Bradford | | Electoral ward | Baildon | | Westminster constituency | Shipley | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 48800000 - Information systems and servers - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72100000 - Hardware consultancy services ## Release History - 12 Jul 2020 at 08:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8204ee7-ed70-4ca2-a766-a16265b22ce9 - 1 Jun 2020 at 07:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/751665a2-afd3-4ab2-b43d-66661dedc8e4 - 29 May 2020 at 15:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db6853a1-9ba1-4c21-a721-c2f2c89216ec ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8204ee7-ed70-4ca2-a766-a16265b22ce9 12th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/751665a2-afd3-4ab2-b43d-66661dedc8e4 1st June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db6853a1-9ba1-4c21-a721-c2f2c89216ec 29th May 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=cb454503-aca1-ea11-8103-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True Link to advert on Proactis - https://www.housingprocurement.com The URL for the Proactis Housing Procurement Portal where the opportunity is advertised. ## Notice URLs - http://www.accentgroup.org/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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