Tender

P0638 - Provision of Data Centre Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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15 Jan 2020 at 15:41

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04 Dec 2019 at 15:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham City Council is seeking tenders for the "Provision of Data Centre Services," classified under data services, with an active procurement status. This opportunity is split into two lots: Lot 1 for a local data centre requiring a maximum 2ms response time and Lot 2 for a non-local data centre with up to 7ms response time. The tender process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 5pm on 20th January 2020, leading to a contract period from 9th March 2020 to 8th March 2025. Suppliers interested in participating must register on the Council's e-tendering system, In-Tend, to access the relevant documentation.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the IT and data services industry, particularly those specialising in data centre solutions or related IT services, including consulting and support. Companies that can efficiently deliver flexibility and value for money in colocation setups would find this tender particularly suitable. The competitive nature of the tender could stimulate growth for businesses capable of meeting advanced technical requirements and responding to the specific needs of the Birmingham City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P0638 - Provision of Data Centre Services

Notice Description

The council wishes to obtain a combination of flexibility and value for money in their contracting of the two new data centre colocation facilities over a period of 5 years with the option to extend for a further two 12 month period subject to the Council's discretion. The tender will be split into two lots: o Lot 1: Local Data Centre (maximum 2ms response time) o Lot 2: Non-Local data centre (maximum 7ms response time) The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000. Your completed tender submission should be returned by 5pm on 20th January 2020 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4bb706b-b304-4f7f-a8f6-24591b6d89d7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72300000 - Data services

72500000 - Computer-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Mar 2020 - 8 Mar 2025 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B4 7WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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