--- title: "Block storage array" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000595922" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000595922" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000595922.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000595922.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE" published: "2019-08-28" --- # Block storage array Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000595922 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000595922) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000595922.json) ## Summary The University of Strathclyde is planning a procurement process titled "Block storage array," within the education industry sector, located in Glasgow, UK. The procurement, classified as a tender, aims to source a hybrid or all-flash Block Storage Array with a capacity of 750 Tebibytes, to be replicated across two datacentres. Interested parties must register by 17:00 on 6th September 2019, and a questionnaire will be sent to registered entrants on 9th September, with responses due by 17:00 on 13th September 2019. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the technology and IT sectors, especially those specialising in data storage solutions, to expand their operations. Companies that offer hybrid and all-flash storage technologies, as well as those providing comprehensive technical support and consultancy services, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The engagement with a reputable buyer like the University of Strathclyde could also pave the way for long-term partnerships in future projects. ## Notice The University seeks registrations of interest for a potential procurement exercise to source a hybrid or all-flash Block Storage Array, to connect to an existing SAN, with 750 Tebibytes of effective capacity, replicated between 2 datacentres. Capabilities must include: synchronous replication, snap-cloning of Oracle databases, VMware v-vols, CommVault integration, a web based management interface and performance monitoring software. The overall solution must also include technical consultancy, product training, support and maintenance for 5 years. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Potential Tenderers are asked to register an interest via the Public Contract Scotland portal by 1700hrs on 6th September. All potential Tenderers who have submitted an interest by this date will be issued with a brief questionnaire via email on 9th September, which must returned to the Contracting Authority by email no later than 1700hrs on 13th September. The Contracting Authority will not disclose any further details to any interested party directly. Potential Tenderers are asked not to contact any stakeholders from the Contracting Authority directly regarding this notice. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG364655 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | 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 | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Aug 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Oct 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G1 1QE | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East | | Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 44316400 - Hardware - 72224100 - System implementation planning services - 72263000 - Software implementation services ## Release History - 28 Aug 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG364655 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG364655 Block storage array - The University seeks registrations of interest for a potential procurement exercise to source a hybrid or all-flash Block Storage Array, to connect to an existing SAN, with 750 Tebibytes of effective capacity, replicated between 2 datacentres. Capabilities must include: synchronous replication, snap-cloning of Oracle databases, VMware v-vols, CommVault integration, a web based management interface and performance monitoring software. The overall solution must also include technical consultancy, product training, support and maintenance for 5 years. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.strath.ac.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000595922 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=595922 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000595922. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000595922.json.