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Tender for new IBM Power 9 and Hardware Management Consoles

BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Jan 2020 at 10:49

Award Notice
Tender

18 Nov 2019 at 13:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is inviting tenders for the supply and installation of new IBM Power 9 and Hardware Management Consoles. This procurement falls within the IT services industry category and is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, UK. The tender, associated with the contract valued at £250,000, was published on 18 November 2019, with the tender period closing on 19 December 2019. The contract is set to commence on 27 January 2020 and will last for five years, with two optional twelve-month extensions available. This process is being conducted through an open procurement method, allowing any qualified suppliers to submit bids.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth for UK registered IBM Business Partners with a Power speciality, especially those who can demonstrate expertise in delivering IT services, including consulting and support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be especially well-suited to compete, as they often bring innovative solutions and flexible services to complex procurement requirements. Engaging in this tender process could enhance business visibility and potentially secure a long-term partnership with the Council, fostering further opportunities in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for new IBM Power 9 and Hardware Management Consoles

Notice Description

Full requirements are available from www.yortender.co.uk reference DN445175. Any questions should be raised as a clarification via the messaging portal on Yortender. City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council (the Council) is seeking to appoint a UK registered IBM Business Partner with a Power Speciality (the Provider) to deliver and install new IBM Power 9 and Hardware Management Consoles (HMC). These will replace the Council's existing IBM P750 and HMC hardware and run alongside the existing IBM Power 8. The proposed contract will be for an initial duration of five (5) years with a possible two (2) twelve month extensions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c1807a91-6bf3-4e0c-a0f1-8750d4d716bb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81ad3ba8-4fe7-4c87-b8f1-5a5030a60657
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£184,811 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2020 - 31 Jan 2025 Over 5 years
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
BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Catherine Mullins
Contact Email
catherine.mullins@bradford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RECARTA (C.I.

Further Information

Notice Documents

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