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Supply of Hyper Convergence Infrastructure

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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31 Oct 2024 at 08:39

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has completed the procurement process for the supply of Hyper Converged Infrastructure (HCI). This contract involves the provision of on-premises storage and compute resources that host the organisation's virtual servers and systems. Categorised under network infrastructure, the tender process was selective and called-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £221,367.64, has been awarded to Bytes Software Services. Key dates include the tender period end on 9th August 2024, and the contract period spanning from 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2027. The geographical focus for delivery is the West Midlands in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs in the IT and network infrastructure sectors. Firms specialising in hyper-converged infrastructure solutions are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Moreover, this contract underscores the importance of framework agreements in public procurement, providing a clear pathway for businesses to engage with public sector clients. The West Midlands Combined Authority, led by Katie Griffin (contact: katie.griffin@WMCA.org.uk), remains a key stakeholder in the region’s infrastructure projects, which may offer further opportunities for capable suppliers.

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Notice Title

Supply of Hyper Convergence Infrastructure

Notice Description

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) intend to award a contract to Bytes for the supply of HCI. Hyper Converged Infrastructure (HCI) comprises of all on premises storage and compute resources for the organisation. The system hosts all of the organisations on-premises virtual servers and systems.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5a55691e-9c80-476a-9179-de7548233d0e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8a6a6ba-7ec4-4351-9e46-aca47b3e4719
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32424000 - Network infrastructure

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£221,367 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£221,367 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3SD
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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