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IT150036 UK SBS RedHat Linux Academic Site subscription and supporting infrastructure for Linux systems

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "IT150036 UK SBS RedHat Linux Academic Site subscription and supporting infrastructure for Linux systems" is initiated by the UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) on behalf of the Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC). This open procurement is currently in the planning stage and concerns the provision of a one-year renewal for a RedHat Linux subscription to facilitate access to upgrades and security for Linux systems. The total budget for this contract is £35,000, with delivery expected in the South West region of the United Kingdom. While the tender period ended on 14 August 2015, the associated documentation remains accessible for reference.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services and software sectors, particularly those specialising in operating system software and support services. Companies capable of delivering the requested infrastructure, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux solutions, will find this procurement aligned with their offerings. As the buying organisation, UK SBS encourages small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage, enhancing competition and potentially leading to business growth in technology solutions for academic and governmental clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT150036 UK SBS RedHat Linux Academic Site subscription and supporting infrastructure for Linux systems

Notice Description

'*** This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision. ***' Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC) requires a 1 year renewal of its RedHat Linux Academic Site subscription and supporting infrastructure to ensure continued access to upgrades and security updates for its Linux systems. - Red Hat Enterprise Linux Academic Site Subscription (server, desktop, workstation, POWER HPC) standard with Smart Management per FTE - Quantity 1723 -Red Hat Network Satellite (Academic Edition) 1 year - Quantity 1 -Red Hat Satellite Proxy 1 year - Quantity of 1 Additional information: UK Shared Business Services eSourcing As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered Bidder; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk : Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a4d64f08-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9befba5d-a9ce-4452-b08e-030ef7ab1798
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

48623000 - Microcomputer operating system software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2015 - 31 Aug 2016 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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