Tender

Provision of IT Infrastructure (server) maintenance & support

BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Dec 2017 at 09:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Bath and North East Somerset Council is seeking bids for the provision of IT infrastructure (server) maintenance and support. This contract, classified under the services category, involves maintaining mainframe computers and is set to commence on 16th February 2018, lasting for an initial term of 12 months with the possibility of two 12-month extensions. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 19th January 2018. The services will be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom and the total contract value is £50,000, procured through an open procedure.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in IT maintenance and support services, particularly those with experience in prolonged hardware support beyond standard warranties. Businesses that are well-positioned to compete include IT service management firms, especially those not limited to small and medium enterprises or voluntary community services. Engaging in this contract could enhance a company's portfolio and support strategic growth within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of IT Infrastructure (server) maintenance & support

Notice Description

Bath & NE Somerset Council has previously re placed its infrastructure, on a rolling basis, every 5 years. However, we are now planning to run all our assets for 7 years. To be able to support our hardware past the standard 5 years, we require an out of warrantee support solution, as 5 year warranties are purchased with each new server. The contract will initially be for a 12 month period, commencing on 16th February 2018 with the option for 2 extensions, of 12 months each. The individual date for commencement of support & maintenance is detailed against each individual line on the Assets for Contract, Appendix 3

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4977cdc2-4fad-4116-923e-06cd457f2b2e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50312110 - Maintenance of mainframe computers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Feb 2018 - 15 Feb 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sally Cummings
Contact Email
sally_cummings@bathnes.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1225477422

Buyer Location

Locality
KEYNSHAM
Postcode
BS31 1FS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Keynsham North
Westminster Constituency
North East Somerset and Hanham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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