Tender

Server and Network Storage Hardware

ALLIANCE HOMES

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Tender

21 Apr 2021 at 12:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Alliance Homes, a housing association based in Portishead, North Somerset, inviting tenders for "Server and Network Storage Hardware". This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on information systems and servers. The tender is currently in the active stage and is conducted via an open procedure. Quotations are required to be submitted electronically by the fixed deadline of 6th May 2021 at 4pm, with the contract anticipated to commence on 11th May 2021 and run until 11th July 2021. The estimated value of the contract is between £100,000 and £150,000, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the submission guidelines as detailed by the authority.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT and networking solutions, particularly those that can provide HPE’s server and storage solutions as specified. SMEs with capabilities in supplying and integrating server hardware as well as IT support services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. As Alliance Homes seeks a comprehensive solution with ongoing support, firms with the resources to deliver high-quality products alongside robust service agreements would benefit greatly from engaging in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Server and Network Storage Hardware

Notice Description

Alliance Homes wish to procure a HPE d-HCI solution utilising a Nimble AF40 All-Flash Array, HPE DL360 Gen 10 servers and HPE FlexFabric 5710 switches. Alliance Homes are also looking to purchase a HPE MSA 2060. The items above should be factory assembled/integrated as detailed. The solution should include 5-year 24x7 support with an SLA of 4 hours for replacement components/hardware. This is listed in the above parts list as 'HPE 5Y Foundation Care'. Quotations MUST be submitted electronically via the e-Tendering portal by completing the required documentation. All required documents must be returned as electronic attachments to your submission via the portal. No quotation documents should be sent in any other form or by any other means of delivery as they will not be accepted. Quotations MUST be submitted no later than Thursday 6th May 2021 at 4pm, which is the fixed deadline for the submission of quotations. Potential Suppliers must familiarise themselves with the operation of the portal and allow sufficient time for the uploading of required documents. Quotations submitted after the deadline will not be accepted. AHG reserves the right to terminate this RFQ process at any time. Additional information: 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/7500bd2d-2981-4d04-9290-8e5a27d3ae52
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48800000 - Information systems and servers

48820000 - Servers

48821000 - Network servers

48822000 - Computer servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 May 2021 - 11 Jul 2021 1-6 months
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
ALLIANCE HOMES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
-
Postcode
BS20 7AW
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Portishead East
Westminster Constituency
North Somerset

Further Information

Notice Documents

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