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UCS Blade Renewal

MERSEYTRAVEL

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14 Jan 2022 at 16:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by Merseytravel, who is seeking to renew their Cisco UCS B200 M3 Server Blades due to the hardware reaching its end of life. The contract, valued at £104,757, falls under the category of software package and information systems. The procurement was completed with the tender period ending on 19th November 2021, and the award announced on 14th January 2022, with the contract expected to run from 1st December 2021 to 30th November 2024, based in Liverpool, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in IT and hardware supply, particularly those specialising in server technologies and Cisco products. Companies that can provide the latest generation server blades, such as Cisco UCS B200 M5, are particularly well-suited to compete for future tenders within this space, as the demand for up-to-date, reliable server infrastructure continues to grow.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UCS Blade Renewal

Notice Description

We are looking to renew some of our Cisco UCS B200 M3 Server Blades. The M3 hardware is now end of life and will shortly be out of hardware support. The replacement will need to be the latest generation equivalent - Cisco UCS B200 M5 Server blades that will fit into the existing chassis.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1d1d4787-46f1-4895-9570-147adac53344
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0eb6b47-2142-4c49-a241-a39563bb7a32
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£104,757 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£104,757 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEYTRAVEL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1BP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Q ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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