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Datacentre Hardware

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

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28 Jul 2022 at 07:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The Buckinghamshire Council is undertaking a completed tender process for the procurement of "Datacentre Hardware", primarily focused on data-processing machines. This project aims to modernise aging data centres through a hybrid solution, requiring substantial investment in an on-premises compute server platform for production and test clusters. The contract was awarded to Dell Corporation Limited following a competition under the CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICES FRAMEWORK RM6068. Key dates include the tender end date of 4th March 2022 and a contract period running from 25th April 2022 to 24th April 2027, with a total contract value of £140,775.80.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in data centre solutions and hardware provisioning. Companies that focus on computing technology, server infrastructure, and IT services would be well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. The successful collaboration between Buckinghamshire Council and Dell Corporation Limited highlights the demand for innovative solutions in public sector data management and can encourage other suppliers to showcase their capabilities in delivering efficient and cost-effective technology products.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Datacentre Hardware

Notice Description

The Council has inherited seven legacy data centres and even if the numbers were rationalised down substantial investment is needed to extend their life. Therefore a hybrid solution is needed. The solution consists of an initial requirements of on-premises compute server platform for production and test clusters. This contract was awarded following a further competition under the CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICES FRAMEWORK RM6068 TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4685ae8d-665c-430c-9b61-606837efc5e9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86c550cf-3147-48d3-a5d6-b5bbb6d06c0c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£106,773 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£140,775 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
24 Apr 2022 - 24 Apr 2027 Over 5 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
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP19 8FF
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
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
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North West
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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