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Datacentre Hardware Upgrade for VMWare

SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT CENTRE

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05 Sep 2023 at 10:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The South of England Procurement Centre has recently awarded a contract for a project titled "Datacentre Hardware Upgrade for VMWare" in the mainframe computer industry category. The procurement method used was selective, with a value of £192,620.25 in GBP. The contract period starts on January 16, 2023, and ends on January 15, 2028. The tender period ended on December 21, 2022, with XMA Ltd being the awarded supplier providing installation and upgrade services of information-processing equipment at a location with postal code PO3 6LY.

This procurement opportunity can benefit businesses specializing in computer hardware and installation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete as the tender is suitable for SMEs. The contract provides an opportunity for business growth by offering services related to data centre hardware upgrade and consultancy. Suppliers with expertise in hardware selection and computer upgrades would find this tender well-matched to enhance their business portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Datacentre Hardware Upgrade for VMWare

Notice Description

The procurement has provided the minimum datacentre server capacity needed to allow the removal of hardware that is blocking the upgrade to VMWare. Currently without these changes it will not be possible to patch hardware firmware, VMWare and Zerto software at both Queen Alexandra Hospital and St Mary's Hospital.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-858e1125-00d5-4cf5-9ee3-307bca8c4af0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fe79a18-1fd7-44ca-a1d8-99f30223df0f
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

51 - Installation services (except software)

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

CPV Codes

30211000 - Mainframe computer

30233100 - Computer storage units

30233132 - Hard-disk drives

51612000 - Installation services of information-processing equipment

72110000 - Hardware selection consultancy services

72540000 - Computer upgrade services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£192,620 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£192,620 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
3 Jan 2023 - 2 Jan 2027 4-5 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
SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT CENTRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FAREHAM
Postcode
SO30 2FY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Hedge End North
Westminster Constituency
Hamble Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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