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ESX Cluster

UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY

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20 Mar 2021 at 06:17

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Centre For Ecology & Hydrology has completed the procurement for the "ESX Cluster," a project involving the replacement of virtualisation clusters at sites in Bangor, Edinburgh, and Wallingford. This procurement, classified under network servers (CPV code: 48821000), was executed via a direct method as a single tender action, which was below the threshold. The contract, valued at £97,290, was awarded on 13th December 2019, with the contract period running from 20th January 2020 to 19th January 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in network server solutions, particularly those with capabilities in virtualisation technology and hardware support. Companies with expertise in replacing or upgrading IT infrastructure will be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future, particularly as other public sector organisations may require similar upgrades due to end-of-life hardware and software. Additionally, these contracts can facilitate partnerships and collaborations among larger firms and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

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Notice Title

ESX Cluster

Notice Description

Virtualisation cluster replacements for Bangor, Edinburgh, Wallingford sites Required due to hardware/software becoming end-of-life; requires ongoing compatibility with outgoing hardware/software platforms where alternative supplies would cause a disproportionate cost and further expenditure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-acbfe22a-8b71-4368-ba61-212d57091e1d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77adac9f-eedd-4214-960e-dd7c9c318aa6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48821000 - Network servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£97,290 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£97,290 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2020 - 19 Jan 2022 2-3 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
UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROWMARSH GIFFORD
Postcode
OX10 8BB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Benson & Crowmarsh
Westminster Constituency
Henley and Thame

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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