---
title: "Storage Area Network Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06acd9"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06acd9.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THURROCK COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-03"
---

# Storage Area Network Support

Buyer: THURROCK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06acd9

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## Summary

Thurrock Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Grays, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for "Storage Area Network Support." This contract provides support for onsite "live primary environment" storage devices and falls under the computer support services category. The procurement, characterized as a direct method below the threshold without competition, reached the award stage with a contract signed on 22 May 2026. The contract is active from 22 May 2026 to 30 November 2026, with a potential extension until 28 February 2027. The total contract value is £32,000, with an option for renewal under the same terms for an additional three months if necessary.

This tender opens doors for growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specializing in IT support and networking solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like Maple Networks Limited—the awarded supplier—can effectively compete in this domain, leveraging such contracting opportunities to expand their client base and enhance their capabilities in public sector engagements. The focus on a direct procurement method suggests a streamlined process suited to suppliers with proven expertise and a readiness to deliver precise solutions aligned with the needs of public authorities.

## Notice

Support for onsite "live primary environment" storage devices

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052516-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 May 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £32,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THURROCK COUNCIL |
| Locality | GRAYS |
| Post town | Romford |
| Postcode | RM17 6SL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH32 Thurrock |
| Local authority | Thurrock |
| Electoral ward | Grays Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Thurrock |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MAPLE NETWORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72610000 - Computer support services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2026 at 16:13 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052516-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052516-2026
  3rd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.thurrock.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.maple-networks.com/

## Provenance

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