Tender

Provision for Data Centre Virtualisation and Managed Service.

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE

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Tender

28 Jan 2018 at 16:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority, representing Greater Manchester Police, is currently initiating a tender for the "Provision for Data Centre Virtualisation and Managed Service." This procurement falls within the Information Systems and Servers industry category and is located in Manchester, North West England. The tender period closes on 8th March 2018, with the contract intended to start on 31st July 2018 and lasting for five years, with a potential two-year extension. The procurement method is selective, with a restricted procedure guiding the process for interested suppliers.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data management, IT infrastructure, and managed services, particularly those capable of transitioning current systems to a virtual environment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in information systems and server management will find this contract suitable for expansion, especially given the inclusion of Trafford Borough Council as a potential co-purchaser. Competitors must ensure compliance with the specific requirements outlined in the tender documents and pay close attention to the stringent timelines for submissions to maximise their chances of success.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision for Data Centre Virtualisation and Managed Service.

Notice Description

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) as the Contracting Authority for Greater Manchester Police, is seeking to let a single contract to a single Supplier to provide a Managed Service covering the following requirements: a) Design, delivery and management of transitions of all GMP services from the old Data Centre service to the new Service (moving all in-scope services to a virtual infrastructure). b) Design, provision, management and support, up to and including the OS layer, of infrastructure including: * virtual machines; and * physical machines; The contract duration will be for a period of 5 years followed by an option to extend for a further 2 years on a 1+1 basis, subject to funding and contractor performance. The contract will also be open to be accessed by the following contracting authority: Trafford Borough Council. To express your interest please visit the link https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK and register your details followed by down loading the tender documents from the Blue Light portal. Please note this is a 2 stage restricted tender process, bidders who qualify the SQ/PQQ stage will only be invited to submit the ITT invitation to tender. Please be mindful of the closing dates of the tenders as GMP will not be liable for any late submissions. Bidders are strongly advised not to communicate (directly/email or during other site visits) with any other persons at GMP Police concerning this tender exercise. Bidders who fail to comply with this requirement, will automatically be excluded from participating with this tender and possibly other future GMP tender opportunities. All clarification correspondences must come via the Blue Light Portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca6ff3e5-7497-48ec-99c3-c677fd2278b7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48800000 - Information systems and servers

48810000 - Information systems

48820000 - Servers

72222200 - Information systems or technology planning services

72300000 - Data services

72315000 - Data network management and support services

72317000 - Data storage services

72500000 - Computer-related services

72510000 - Computer-related management services

72910000 - Computer back-up services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jul 2018 - 1 Jun 2023 4-5 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
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M11 2NS
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Clayton & Openshaw
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

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