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Cobol Servers Support

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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04 May 2021 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Cobol Servers Support" contract has been completed by the Intellectual Property Office, which is located in Newport, UK. This contract falls under the category of "Maintenance and repair of information technology equipment" with a total value of £24,626.70. The procurement method used was a limited process based on competitive quotations below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 23rd January 2021, while the contract period spans from 31st January 2021 to 30th January 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the technology sector, particularly those involved in IT maintenance and support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as the contract was designed to be accessible to organisations of smaller scale. Companies with expertise in handling Cobol systems or offering general IT services would be particularly well-suited to take advantage of this opportunity and foster growth within their operations.

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Notice Title

Cobol Servers Support

Notice Description

Support and maintenance renewal

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31e1cc8c-950f-454f-927b-5214978b2141
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50312600 - Maintenance and repair of information technology equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,626 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,626 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2021 - 30 Jan 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8QQ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICRO FOCUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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