Network Storage
Details
- Buyer
- West Lothian Council
- Supplier(s)
- Softcat PLC
- Value
- £432,705
- Topic
- Computer equipment and supplies
- Published
- 23 February 2026
Tender description
This is a requirement to maintain and provide access to network-based storage. This contract is for NetApp Storage. Lot 1: West Lothian Council has various requirements to maintain and provide access to network-based storage. The Council's network storage architecture built on Net App technology, with associated vendor-specific skills and management platforms. There is a requirement to replace end-of-life equipment as well as for the provision for future storage requirements. Following an options appraisal and soft market testing of three storage solutions, the Council determined that NetApp-based storage infrastructure represents the most economically advantageous solution, taking into account: Compatibility and interoperability with the Council’s existing NetApp storage architecture Operational continuity and reduced technical risk Overall cost and value for money
Timeline
- Completed: Award date23 January 2026
- Completed: Award published23 February 2026Current notice
About the buyer
West Lothian Council is the local authority for West Lothian, based at the Civic Centre in Livingston. Collaborative and electronic procurement routes are used alongside conventional tendering for day-to-day buying. A Contract and Supplier Management Framework tracks contracts and supplier performance through the procurement lifecycle.
The council takes part in the Supplier Development Programme, offering meet-the-buyer events for businesses across Scotland.
Over the past 5 years, most of West Lothian Council's contract awards have been in waste, cleaning and environmental services, construction work and transport equipment.
Decision makers
Connect with the people behind this procurement.
| Contact name | Job title | Phone number | Work email |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head of Procurement | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@west-lothian-council.gov | |
| Commercial Director | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@west-lothian-council.gov | |
| Procurement Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@west-lothian-council.gov | |
| Category Lead | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@west-lothian-council.gov | |
| Senior Buyer | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@west-lothian-council.gov | |
| Contracts Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@west-lothian-council.gov |
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