Estimated Value
£171,783 – £0
Deadline
12 March 2026
Published
12 June 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
THIS IS A NOTICE ON BEHALF OF ARUN DISTRICT COUNCIL. Replacement of Existing EOL SAN with a NetApp AFF-C30 SAN & Dell Connectrix DS-7710B Fibre Switches. Together with 5 years Support & Maintenance Professional Services.
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Arun District Council is replacing their old storage area network (SAN) equipment with new NetApp and Dell hardware, plus five years of professional support and maintenance services. This is a technology infrastructure upgrade for a local government organisation.
Requirements
- Supply and install NetApp AFF-C30 SAN storage system
- Supply and install Dell Connectrix DS-7710B Fibre Channel switches
- Provide 5 years of support and maintenance professional services
- Equipment must be compatible with existing council IT infrastructure
- No specific certifications or qualifications listed in the notice — check full tender documents for vendor requirements (likely NetApp and Dell partnership/certification status)
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Remove and dispose of end-of-life (EOL) existing SAN equipment
- Supply new NetApp AFF-C30 SAN storage array
- Supply new Dell Connectrix DS-7710B Fibre Channel switches (likely two units for redundancy)
- Install and configure both new systems
- Perform data migration from old SAN to new NetApp system
- Provide 5 years of hardware support, maintenance, and repair services
- Provide technical support and any necessary firmware/software updates during the 5-year period
How to Read This Tender
- 1SAN = Storage Area Network — this is specialised IT infrastructure, not general office equipment. If you're not a tech vendor, look for subcontracting opportunities with integrators instead of bidding directly.
- 2EOL = End of Life — the old system is obsolete and needs replacing urgently. This may mean tight timescales, so check the tender timeline carefully.
- 3The '5 years Support & Maintenance' is a significant revenue stream — it means the winning bidder commits to providing technical support calls, spare parts, and repairs for half a decade. Budget for this carefully.
- 4NetApp and Dell are specific brand names. The council has already decided what equipment they want. Check if you're an authorised reseller/integrator for these brands, or you may not be eligible to bid.
- 5Look for the full tender documents immediately — this summary is very brief. The documents will specify exact configurations, performance requirements, data migration methods, SLAs (service levels), and support response times.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're not a NetApp/Dell vendor yourself, consider partnering with or subcontracting to an authorised systems integrator. Many small IT firms win work this way without holding the main contract.
- The 5-year support contract is valuable recurring revenue — work out your margins carefully for support calls, travel time, spare parts, and staff availability. Underpricing support is a common mistake.
- Check if Arun District Council scores social value in their tender evaluation (many UK councils do). If so, highlight any local hiring, apprenticeships, or community benefits your company can offer during the 5-year support period.
Award Details
PROACT IT (UK) LIMITED
£171,783
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HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCILKey Dates
Published
12 June 2026
Submission deadline
12 March 2026
Renewal expected40% confident
February 2029
Predicted using median duration of UK contracts in the same CPV division (35 months from contract start date → renewal expected by Feb 2029).
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