Tender

Compute Solutions Revised

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham is currently engaged in a public procurement process for its "Compute Solutions Revised" project, aimed at establishing a Framework Agreement primarily focused on IT services relating to servers and related peripherals. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, having a deadline that previously ended on 23rd September 2015. This framework agreement will not only cater to the IT Services department but may also extend to other departments within the University. The contract period is set to commence on 19th January 2016 and will last until 18th January 2021, covering the category of goods specifically under the classification of Servers.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in server solutions, particularly those with experience in Unix/Linux, Windows, VMware Servers, and converged infrastructure technologies. Companies that are manufacturers or resellers with demonstrated capabilities to meet the University’s requirements and provide comprehensive support services will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The selective procurement method under a restricted procedure indicates that suitable candidates will be invited to submit detailed proposals, thereby creating a competitive landscape for innovative IT service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Compute Solutions Revised

Notice Description

Provision of Compute Solutions for the University of Birmingham The University of Birmingham is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement to meet the IT Services department's compute related requirements. This may in the future be extended to cover the requirements of other departments within the University. The framework will cover Unix/Linux, Windows and VMware Servers, Converged Infrastructure, associated peripherals and associated software. It does not cover desktop computers, storage (except in relation to any converged infrastructure requirements) or high performance computing clusters. The University reserves the right to purchase from other suppliers where deemed necessary by a particular project. The framework will be with the Hardware Manufacturer or a reseller. The manufacturer may nominate a reseller to manage the day-to-day relationship. Full details of both the manufacturer and the reseller's qualifications which demonstrate their ability to fulfil the requirements must be submitted. The relationship between the manufacturer and the reseller, and the services each is able to offer, must be clearly demonstrated within your response. The term manufacturer is used throughout this document. In responding you must demonstrate an ability to meet the criteria, either directly or where agreed with the University through the reseller. Where the experience and services of a reseller are being called upon this must be made clear. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b6eee274-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7daad3b-fe8a-4656-b1e4-ff88fae4e6c7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48820000 - Servers

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jan 2016 - 18 Jan 2021 Over 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDGBASTON
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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