Tender

19 003 Provision of Hardware and Software Support and Maintenance for Cisco UCS Servers

CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

09 Oct 2019 at 15:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Borough Council is seeking tenders for the provision of hardware and software support and maintenance for Cisco UCS Servers through a two-year SmartNet Support 365 contract, with an option to extend for another year. This procurement has a total estimated value of £75,000 and is categorised under software package and information systems, as well as repair and maintenance services. The tender period will conclude on 21st October 2019, with the contract expected to commence on 5th November 2019 and run until 4th November 2021. This open procurement method allows all qualified suppliers to participate.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their business offerings. Companies that specialize in IT support, software maintenance, or telecom services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, enabling them to build a long-term relationship with local government. Successfully securing this contract may not only provide a solid revenue stream but also enhance the company's profile within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

19 003 Provision of Hardware and Software Support and Maintenance for Cisco UCS Servers

Notice Description

Cheshire East Borough Council on behalf of itself and Cheshire West and Chester BC have a requirement for a 2 year SmartNet Support 365 contract with 1 x 12 month options to extend for 2 Cisco Arrays detailed within the specification in the enclosed documents. Submissions must be received via The Chest https://www.The-Chest.org.uk Please note you are required to register, express an interest, download the Request For Quotation (RFQ) documentation and upload the completed RFQ documentation by the deadline Additional information: Submissions must be received via The Chest https://www.The-Chest.org.uk Please note you are required to register, express an interest, download the Request For Quotation (RFQ) documentation and upload the completed RFQ documentation by the deadline

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f0069fa2-4870-4ff3-a98e-327e618ae97c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0242bfbe-0b0d-425b-bfcc-dd50156d2665
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Nov 2019 - 4 Nov 2021 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
CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SANDBACH
Postcode
CW11 1HZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Sandbach Town
Westminster Constituency
Congleton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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