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NML IT Production Servers

NATIONAL MUSEUMS LIVERPOOL

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Award

04 Jun 2020 at 08:59

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

24 Feb 2020 at 16:51

Tender Notice
Tender

06 Feb 2020 at 15:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Museums Liverpool is conducting a procurement process for the tender titled "NML IT Production Servers," focused on the purchase of five new rack-based servers intended to enhance performance for their IT infrastructure. This procurement falls under the goods category within the computer equipment and supplies industry. The tender was published on 6th February 2020, with the submission deadline set for 27th February 2020. The successful contract delivery is expected by 27th March 2020, with the main contract period starting from 9th March to 27th March 2020. The procurement method used is an open procedure classified as below threshold.

This opportunity is ideal for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in IT hardware and server solutions, as it requires providing high-quality equipment, warranty, and support for a minimum of three years. Bidders must demonstrate their capacity to deliver reliable solutions with minimal maintenance, positioning themselves as potential partners for public sector needs. SMEs with expertise in server provisioning and IT support services in the North West region of the United Kingdom are encouraged to apply for this tender, which presents a significant opportunity for growth within the public procurement sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NML IT Production Servers

Notice Description

Bidders are asked to submit a formal tender for the refresh of the IT Production servers for National Museums Liverpool. NML are looking to purchase 5 new rack based servers to give a performance increase to give at least three year's capacity. The IT Hardware provider needs to ensure delivery of a high quality solution that not only matches the requirements but will operate with minimal maintenance and maximum reliability. These servers will provide a server farm for our virtual server environment of circa 80 virtual servers. All servers will need to be provided with warranty and support for a minimum of three years. We will look delivery to our Liverpool head office to be received no later than 27th March 2020.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9773d8f9-9be8-4423-86aa-18a52e81d121
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b46ff21-3f6a-484e-bf6f-647bcc2e00ac
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
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

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

48800000 - Information systems and servers

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,580 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 14 May 2020 1-6 months
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
NATIONAL MUSEUMS LIVERPOOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L2 2JH
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORTY2U

Further Information

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