Tender

Server, Storage and Disaster Recovery Solution

MUIR GROUP HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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Tender

20 Mar 2017 at 11:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Muir Group Housing Association is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Server, Storage and Disaster Recovery Solution". This procurement, classified under the service category of information systems and servers, is taking place in Chester, North West England. The tender was published on 20th March 2017 and is set to close on 24th April 2017. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 22nd May 2017 and will extend until 1st September 2017. The procurement will follow an open procedure, inviting a wide range of suppliers to apply.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with capabilities in server solutions, virtualisation software upgrades, and monitoring services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly accessible, as Muir Group is open to proposals from smaller contractors who can effectively meet their requirements. Companies that focus on delivering advanced IT infrastructure and support services will be well-positioned to compete for this contract, potentially facilitating business growth through successful engagement with the Muir Group Housing Association.

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Notice Title

Server, Storage and Disaster Recovery Solution

Notice Description

Muir Group is looking to select an organisation who can implement a Fully Resilient Server and Storage solution which includes all the required network connectivity (if existing provision is deemed to be not suitable / incompatible) between the servers proposed storage solution. Muir Group is looking for their current virtualisation software (VMWare 5) to either be upgraded to the latest version or be replaced with a different Virtualisation solution. Their current version of Citrix (XenApp 6) needs to be upgraded to the latest version. Muir Group current receive a 24*7*365 monitoring service for their IT environment at the primary and DR location and is looking for options to replace the current service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8c7cee2e-92f3-481a-81e6-a31d22a630a4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd4a7fa0-455f-4731-9eaf-a22c59a7e9ec
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48800000 - Information systems and servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 May 2017 - 1 Sep 2017 1-6 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
MUIR GROUP HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 3AL
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Newton & Hoole
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

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