Planning

FCTRFQ05/20-01 IBM iSeries Resilience Solution

ESPO

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Planning

18 May 2020 at 08:36

Summary of the contracting process

The East Midlands-based buying organisation, ESPO, is planning a procurement process for the project titled "FCTRFQ05/20-01 IBM iSeries Resilience Solution". This initiative falls under the software package and information systems industry category, specifically targeting a budget of £120,000 for the delivery of a cloud-based resilience solution for an IBM i-Series Power 8 server. The contract period is set to commence on 1st August 2020 and will conclude on 31st July 2023, with a communication notice expected by 15th June 2020, indicating a forward-looking approach to supplier engagement.

This upcoming tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, disaster recovery services, and related technologies. Companies that offer backup or recovery software development services and can provide a synchronised externally hosted platform would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The planned procurement process also caters to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), ensuring an inclusive approach to supplier participation.

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Notice Title

FCTRFQ05/20-01 IBM iSeries Resilience Solution

Notice Description

Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and tender documentation is not available yet. ESPO are seeking to appoint a supplier to provide a cloud-based resilience solution for an IBM i-Series Power 8 server. In the event of a failure the aim is to immediately move over to a fully synchronised externally hosted platform. To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity 'FCTRFQ05/20-01 System21 Resilience Solution', (d) Express an interest. Additional information: www.eastmidstenders.org To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity 'FCTRFQ05/20-01 System21 Resilience Solution', (d) Express an interest.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-74819ecd-176d-48ad-b3b7-b7bc23fbe3bf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/611c1aa9-bc51-4d50-b513-4f5dd3a9ff49
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48710000 - Backup or recovery software package

72212710 - Backup or recovery software development services

72251000 - Disaster recovery services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Jun 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2020 - 31 Jul 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESPO
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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