Tender

Provision of Aruba Supply and Support Services

WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Sep 2018 at 15:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Warrington Borough Council is conducting a public procurement process for the provision of Aruba Supply and Support Services. This tender, identified by the reference WARRINGTONLIVE001-DN360607-84826521, falls under the computer-related services category and is located in Warrington, North West England. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 5 October 2018. The total value of the contract is estimated at £150,000, with a minimum spend of £40,000. The contract period is set to commence on 1 November 2018 and will last for an initial 24 months, with options for two 12-month extensions.

This opportunity is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in computer support and consultancy services, particularly those with experience in Aruba products. As the council is using an open procurement procedure managed via the Chest portal, it encourages competition from businesses that can offer flexible service levels on an "as required" basis. Companies interested in this contract should be prepared to engage through the portal for communication and submission of tenders, allowing for streamlined processes and clarity on the council’s requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Aruba Supply and Support Services

Notice Description

Warrington Borough Council (the Council) requires an Aruba registered Provider capable of supplying Aruba products and support services for the Council's Aruba estate. The Council's current annual Aruba support agreement expires at the end of October 2018 The Contract shall be for an initial term of 24 months with the option to extend for another two 12 month periods at the discretion of the Council. The Council is not committing to a minimum level of service requirement it shall only purchase goods and services on an "as required" basis, as the Council will from time to time require where the contract terms and pricing will apply. The Council is using the Chest procurement portal (www.the-chest.org.uk) to manage this procurement and to communicate with Tenderers. No hard copy documents will be issued and all communications with the Council (including the electronic submission of tenders) will be conducted via the Chest. All questions and clarifications must be raised using the Chest messaging service. The Council will not enter into exclusive discussions regarding this requirement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09afdaf4-556a-4c0f-b441-d0bb0785bad4
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72500000 - Computer-related services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 2020 2-3 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
WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 2NH
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
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Further Information

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