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title: "Helensburgh Data Centre Server Refresh (RM3733 Further Competition )"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000587627"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL"
published: "2019-09-11"
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# Helensburgh Data Centre Server Refresh (RM3733 Further Competition )

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000587627

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns Argyll and Bute Council, which is seeking suppliers for the "Helensburgh Data Centre Server Refresh" project. This initiative falls within the goods industry category, with a specific focus on IT infrastructure. The procurement process has advanced to the award stage, with the tender period commencing on 27th August 2019 and concluding on 31st October 2024. The awarded contract, valued at £448,350, was signed on the same day as the tender's start date and involves the replacement of crucial IT components.

This opportunity presents substantial growth potential for businesses specialising in IT hardware and services, particularly those experienced in server and storage solutions. As the project requires a comprehensive upgrade of critical systems, firms with expertise in AIX environments, Storage Area Networks, and Windows Virtual Machine hosts will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this procurement could lead not only to immediate sales but also foster long-term partnerships with local authorities and governments.

## Notice

As part of ongoing review of existing Argyll and Bute Council IT infrastructure assets, a budget of PS400K has been identified to replace the Helensburgh IT infrastructure, specifically:* Existing AIX environment* Production Storage Area Network (SAN)* Windows Virtual Machine Hosts

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP365787 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £448,350 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR; FIFE COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; MARINE SCOTLAND ON BEHALF OF THE SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; NHS GRAMPIAN; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL; SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY; SCOTTISH PUBLIC PENSIONS AGENCY; SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE); SRUC; THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 7NL |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Argyll and Bute |
| Electoral ward | Mid Argyll |
| Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 29 |
| Supplier names | 21CC GROUP; ABB MARINE & PORTS; ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES; BALFOUR WILSON RECRUITMENT SPECIALISTS; CALEDONIA FIRE AND SECURITY; CASTLEVIEW PLANT; CHAS STEWART PLUMBING & HEATING ENGINEERS; CIVICA; CLANCY CONSULTING; DELOITTE; FAITHFUL+GOULD; FE LIVE AUDIO; FISHER SCIENTIFIC; FORD MOTOR; G S CAMPBELL (CONTRACTORS; GALBRAITH; HARVEY NASH; INSIGHT DIRECT (UK; LOCHS DIVING SERVICES; LORIEN RESOURCING; MACKAY MARINE SERVICES; MARYANNE JOHNSTON; POST OFFICE; ROCHFORD (SCOTLAND; SLEEP SCOTLAND; SOFTCAT; SPEAKEASY PRODUCTIONS; VENESKY BROWN; WARTSILA |

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2019 at 11:35 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP365787

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot/
- http://https://www.cne-siar.gov.uk
- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- http://www.careinspectorate.gov.scot
- http://www.fifedirect.org.uk
- http://www.nhsgrampian.org
- http://www.parliament.scot
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/
- http://www.sppa.gov.uk/
- http://www.sruc.ac.uk

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