---
title: "Direct Award for the provision of Engineering support for IBM chassis and SAN"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000679292"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000679292"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000679292.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE)"
published: "2022-01-12"
---

# Direct Award for the provision of Engineering support for IBM chassis and SAN

Buyer: SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000679292

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## Summary

The procurement process involved a direct award by the Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (Care Inspectorate) for the provision of engineering support services specifically for IBM chassis and SAN. This process commenced on 1 January 2022 and is set to continue until 31 December 2024. The contract was signed on 12 January 2022 and has an active status with a total value of £9,350. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure and falls under the services sector.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in providing engineering support, particularly those familiar with IBM technology and VMWare infrastructure. Businesses that specialise in IT services, telecommunications, or technological engineering may find this contract aligns well with their capabilities, thereby enhancing their service offerings and expanding their client base in the public sector.

## Notice

Engineering support for IBM blades, chassis and SAN and ability to make necessary changes to VMWare Infrastructure and configuration. Commencing 1 January 2022 till 31 December 2024

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Engineering support for IBM blades, chassis and SAN and ability to make necessary changes to VMWare Infrastructure and configuration. Commencing 01 January 2022 till 31 December 2024

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN437481 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,350 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE) |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 4NY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | West End |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CELERITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71336000 - Engineering support services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN437481

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN437481
  Direct Award for the provision of Engineering support for IBM chassis and SAN - Engineering support for IBM blades, chassis and SAN and ability to make necessary changes to VMWare Infrastructure and configuration. Commencing 1 January 2022 till 31 December 2024

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.careinspectorate.gov.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000679292

## Provenance

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