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VIRTUAL DESKTOP INFRASTRUCTURE (VDI) SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE SOLUTION FOR WEST MIDLANDS FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE

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01 Sep 2017 at 14:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Fire Service has successfully completed the procurement process for a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) software and hardware solution, valued at £99,880. The contracting authority initiated the tender to enhance their ICT framework, particularly to support 240 task workers through the necessary server hardware. The tender period concluded on 25 July 2017, with the contract commencing from 1 August 2017 and extending until 20 July 2022. This procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, under the network infrastructure category and took place in the West Midlands, England.

This tender presents various opportunities for businesses, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in technology and infrastructure services. Companies that specialise in server hardware, network solutions, or VDI software could find this contract relevant and beneficial for their growth. With the contract awarded to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, there is potential for future engagements or sub-contracting opportunities within this scope of service, allowing businesses to expand their reach within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VIRTUAL DESKTOP INFRASTRUCTURE (VDI) SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE SOLUTION FOR WEST MIDLANDS FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY

Notice Description

West Midlands Fire & Rescue Authority (WMFRA) ICT are looking to move to a VDI platform to replace our Station based PC's, we are therefore looking at procuring the server hardware necessary to support 240 VDI Task Workers with built in resilience.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f8795311-9d91-45a8-b1c2-a7f9f6dad024
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/378004f6-3c26-4cf4-938e-0db06ba0bf2d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

32424000 - Network infrastructure

48211000 - Platform interconnectivity software package

48821000 - Network servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,880 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,880 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20178 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2017 - 20 Jul 2022 4-5 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
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4HW
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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