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NETWORK HARDWARE

PRIESTLEY COLLEGE

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Priestley College focuses on acquiring network hardware, specifically for a VMware Physical Host Upgrade, and falls under the Computer Equipment and Supplies category. The tender, titled "NETWORK HARDWARE", has an open procurement method and was in progress as of the last update on 18th November 2016. All bids needed to be submitted by the deadline of 22nd June 2016, aiming for hardware delivery by 25th July 2016. The project is based in Warrington, North West England, and has a total value of £25,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT hardware, particularly those that can provide VMware solutions and related infrastructure components. Companies that focus on compliant supply and installation of high-quality hardware, capable of ensuring swift delivery and support services, would be well suited to compete. With a focus on small and medium enterprises, there is a market for vendors who can meet stringent requirements, including warranties and the capability for hardware expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NETWORK HARDWARE

Notice Description

VMware Physical Host Upgrade Replace 2 x Primergy RX300 S6 Hosts to a host of minimum specification of the existing Primergy RX2540MI and upgrade the memory to make sure all 4 physical hosts have 512GB RAM. These Primergy RX2540MI servers each have 8 spare memory slots. Install 2 new Hosts into existing VMWare 5.5 Enterprise Environment and ensure VMotion working etc. 5 Year 4 Hour Response Warranty required for Physical Host Servers Brocade 8GB Fibre Channel Switch Supply and install 1 x 8GB Fibre Channel l Brocade FC Switch B300 8P FC8G, we already have one of these as we had to replace a faulty one recently. New Primary and Secondary Fibre Channel SAN's * SAN Vendor must be Fujitsu, Dell, EMC or HP * 5 Year 4 Hour Response Warranty required for all SAN hardware. Brocade Switch is fine with 1 year onsite warranty. * Must be easy to expand the SAN by adding significant further Tender & Delivery Deadline Please indicate on the tender the time to deliver the hardware. You must be able to guarantee delivery of all hardware by the 25th July 2016 otherwise you will not meet the tender requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75226a82-b252-443d-8e83-deb773e0da1b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20169 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2016 - 25 Jul 2016 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
PRIESTLEY COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA4 6RD
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Latchford West
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRTUE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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