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title: "CONTRACT FOR STORAGE AREA NETWORK (SAN) TO INCLUDE HARDWARE, SOFTWARE AND BREAK-FIX SUPPORT SERVICE"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043845"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GATESHEAD COUNCIL"
published: "2024-04-16"
---

# CONTRACT FOR STORAGE AREA NETWORK (SAN) TO INCLUDE HARDWARE, SOFTWARE AND BREAK-FIX SUPPORT SERVICE

Buyer: GATESHEAD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043845

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## Summary

The Gateshead Council has awarded a contract for a Storage Area Network (SAN) that includes hardware, software, and support services. The procurement stage was marked as complete. The Council required a refresh of their current SAN, including new hardware, software, data migration, and support services. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The contract was awarded to Nimble Group IT Ltd for a value of £344,395.68, with a contract signing date of 5th April 2024.

This tender for the SAN contract presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in data network management and support services to compete. Companies offering quality services with a focus on social value may find this tender suitable. The procurement process involved a competitive criteria evaluation, with a mix of quality and price as assessment factors. The location for service deployment is Civic Centre, Gateshead. The tender was initiated through an open procedure, allowing fair competition for interested suppliers.

## Notice

Refresh of the Council's current Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Storage Area Network (SAN) to include: New Hardware Applicable Software Fully Managed Data Migration Full Software & Hardware Support

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Refresh of the Council's current Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Storage Area Network (SAN) to include: New Hardware Applicable Software Fully Managed Data Migration Full Software & Hardware Support

Options: 1 x 24 month option to extend

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012308-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £344,395 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GATESHEAD COUNCIL |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | TLC22 Tyneside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NIMBLE GROUP IT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72315000 - Data network management and support services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2024 at 10:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012308-2024
- 8 Feb 2024 at 12:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004201-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gateshead.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com

## Provenance

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