Planning

Network Storage Infrastructure Pre-Market Engagement

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

10 Mar 2021 at 13:54

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Council is initiating a public procurement process titled "Network Storage Infrastructure Pre-Market Engagement" aimed at replacing the existing network storage infrastructure. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a budget of £1,250,000 allocated for the project. The pre-market engagement is set to conclude on 24th March 2021 at 12:00 noon. The primary location for this opportunity is Liverpool, situated in the North West region of England. Interested parties can find detailed information and documentation available through ProContract, starting from 14:00 on 10th March 2021.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in computer equipment and supplies. Companies that can offer innovative solutions for network storage and are familiar with council procurement processes will find this opportunity particularly relevant. Engaging in this early consultation phase could position businesses favourably for the subsequent tender submission, fostering collaborations with Liverpool City Council and associated partner organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Network Storage Infrastructure Pre-Market Engagement

Notice Description

Liverpool City Council are conducting a pre-market engagement exercise regarding the provision of a replacement network storage infrastructure for use by Liverpool City Council and partner organisations. Further information can be obtained from: https://procontract.due-north.com from 14:00 on 10th March 2021. Deadline for responses is Noon on Wednesday 24th March 2021. Full documentation in respect of this opportunity can be downloaded from the ProContract Procurement Portal. Your company will need to register on Procontract (Due North) to be able to receive the opportunity. The documents will only be available on Procontract (available via the Due North site). Once you have registered you will need to go to the "my opportunities" section on the home page of Procontract and follow the instructions as a supplier to enable you to return your submission. To register your organisation on Procontract click on the following link https://procontract.due-north.com/register, go to suppliers' area and click on "register free".

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c59de431-f54a-40aa-a642-29619f4afac2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4d788cd-0c4d-4bc3-845c-9a1d434ab6e8
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Mar 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

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