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IBM Hardware & Software Maint Renewal

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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23 Nov 2018 at 14:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the University of Plymouth, seeking to renew its IBM hardware and software maintenance, with the title "IBM Hardware & Software Maint Renewal". This falls under the services category, specifically concerning the maintenance and repair of information technology equipment, and is related to the South West region of England. The procurement is in the Award stage, having been completed on 12th June 2018, with an announced contract value of £113,264 that commenced on 13th June 2018 and runs until 12th June 2019. This tender was executed through a selective procurement method as part of a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in IT support services and maintenance. Companies that are resellers of Lenovo (IBM) products and are on the relevant framework lots would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. As it involves high-value maintenance services over a significant duration, firms capable of providing reliable post-warranty support and hardware break/fix maintenance will find this procurement initiative beneficial for expanding their service offerings and securing a stable client relationship with a prominent educational institution.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IBM Hardware & Software Maint Renewal

Notice Description

The University's Technology and Information Services Department is still evaluating the strategy for the Data Centre moving forwards, and consequently requires to renew the post warranty hardware and software support provision for the equipment to cover until Summer 2019 (although equipment may be decommissioned and removed from production service prior to that date). In order to ensure best value for the University it is now undertaking a benchmarking exercise to provide quotes for hardware break/fix maintenance and support. To achieve this, the request is being sent to all Lenovo (IBM) resellers that are on Lots 1 and 2 of the SSSNA Framework for LENOVO (IBM) servers and storage.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2daf5068-b575-4712-a86b-a1ee7758e4d7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38bbde59-3618-4f78-a264-57a55cd637cd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50312600 - Maintenance and repair of information technology equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£113,264 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£113,264 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20187 years ago
Contract Period
12 Jun 2018 - 12 Jun 2019 6-12 months
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
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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