Award

IBM POWER Infrastructure Replacement via the NHS SBS DWS Framework

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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14 Sep 2023 at 10:38

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Durham County Council has completed the tender process for the replacement of IBM POWER Infrastructure via the NHS SBS DWS Framework. This procurement falls under the goods category and involves network infrastructure. The contract period runs from 16th August 2023 to 15th August 2028. The tender method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The deadline for tender submission was 2nd August 2023. The contracting authority for this procurement is the Durham County Council located in Durham, England.

This awarded contract can provide opportunities for both large and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in network infrastructure services. Businesses dealing with network upgrades may find this tender particularly suitable. The contract was awarded to INSIGHT DIRECT (SERVICES) LIMITED and COMPUTER SYSTEMS INTEGRATION LIMITED. SMEs and organisations focusing on infrastructure maintenance can benefit from engaging with Durham County Council through this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IBM POWER Infrastructure Replacement via the NHS SBS DWS Framework

Notice Description

Replacement of infrastructure which requires compliance and compatibility with current infrastructure. To include 5 years maintenance. Direct award via the NHS Shared Business Services Digital Workplace Solutions Framework utilised.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5789ea7e-7eef-4cd3-94f4-dc31667ad8ea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5089f39-ed8d-45ff-9620-2c2a07899603
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32424000 - Network infrastructure

32428000 - Network upgrade

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£207,860 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
15 Aug 2023 - 15 Aug 2028 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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Christine Little
Contact Email
christine.little@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
00000000000

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UQ
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

COMPUTER SYSTEMS INTEGRATION

INSIGHT DIRECT (SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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