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VMware &CISCO HARDWARE & SOFTWARE SUPPORT & MAINTENANCE

UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

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22 Nov 2024 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Cumbria has completed the procurement process for the support and maintenance of VMware and CISCO hardware and software. This contract, falling under the industry categories of mainframe hardware and software support services (CPV codes 30211200 and 72261000 respectively), covers services for the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 21 August 2023. The contract commenced on 1 September 2023 and will conclude on 31 August 2027, with a total value of £83,568.33.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT support and maintenance, particularly those with expertise in VMware and CISCO systems. Although the contract has been awarded to ANS GROUP LTD, businesses of a similar scale could find growth potential in similar future tenders within the comprehensive support services sector. Companies with the capability to deliver reliable software and hardware maintenance solutions and a track record of managing large-scale IT infrastructure, akin to that required by higher education institutions, would be well-suited to compete in this market space.

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Notice Title

VMware &CISCO HARDWARE & SOFTWARE SUPPORT & MAINTENANCE

Notice Description

The University of Cumbria require support and maintenance of hardware and software .

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-74bee505-f181-4ce8-a132-c01b96b57187
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74213219-1e47-4639-9776-a5cb4a9dce8f
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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


CPV Codes

30211200 - Mainframe hardware

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£83,568 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£83,568 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2027 4-5 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
UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
-
Postcode
CA1 2HH
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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