Tender

Barracuda load balancer 340 support and maintenance

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Dec 2019 at 16:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Portsmouth City Council seeking quotes for support and maintenance of the Barracuda Load Balancer 340. This tender falls under the services category, specifically office and computing machinery, and is situated in Portsmouth, Hampshire. The procurement method is open, following an open procedure below threshold. Interested parties must submit their quotes by 6 January 2020, with the contract expected to begin on 10 January 2020 and last for one year, ending on 9 January 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in IT support services, including those focusing on maintenance of computing machinery and equipment. Companies that can deliver cost-effective solutions while ensuring timely maintenance and updates of the load balancer will be well-positioned to compete. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the criteria prioritising cost-effectiveness in the awarding process.

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Notice Title

Barracuda load balancer 340 support and maintenance

Notice Description

You are invited to submit a quote for the provision support and maintenance for the following; Instant Replacement Barracuda Load Balancer 340 Serial #BAR-LB-790474 Serial #BAR-LB-790190 Energise Updates Barracuda Load Balancer 340 Serial #BAR-LB-790474 Serial #BAR-LB-790190 The duration of the contract will be 1 year. The award criteria will consist of cost. Please ensure the quote is valid for 30 days, and is a quote exclusive of VAT. The relevant documentation, including terms and conditions are attached. The closing date for submission of your quote is shown above entitled 'Date documents can be requested until' If you have any questions regarding the quote, please use the Correspondence function on Intend. Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of seeking expressions of interest for the following project - Barracuda load balancer 340 support and maintenance The full details and ability to express an interest will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. This filepath will take you to the relevant area of Intend, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31f06b7f-e3f5-451f-926f-1f9075f6efa9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Jan 2020 - 9 Jan 2021 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Service
Contact Email
procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
023 9268 8235

Buyer Location

Locality
HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
PO1 2BJ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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