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Contract for the Supply, Delivery and Guided Configuration of Servers and Hypervisor Software for Innovation Centre 7 (IC7)

UNIVERSITY OF KEELE

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Award

25 Nov 2021 at 15:17

Tender

14 Jun 2021 at 15:56

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Keele is conducting a tender for the contract entitled "Supply, Delivery and Guided Configuration of Servers and Hypervisor Software for Innovation Centre 7 (IC7)". This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically related to computer servers, and is located at Keele University Science and Innovation Park in Staffordshire. Currently, the tender process is at the award stage, with a contract value of £200,000. Key dates include the commencement of the contract on 20 September 2021 and an expected completion date of 31 January 2022, followed by a 12-month defects liability period.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the technology sector, particularly those specialising in IT infrastructure and support services. Companies capable of supplying computer servers and hypervisor software, alongside guided configuration services, are well-positioned to participate. Given the public funding involved, including backing from the European Regional Development Fund, there may be a preference for suppliers who can demonstrate robust financial standing and technical expertise in delivering complex IT solutions.

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Notice Title

Contract for the Supply, Delivery and Guided Configuration of Servers and Hypervisor Software for Innovation Centre 7 (IC7)

Notice Description

Tenders are invited for the supply, delivery and guided configuration of servers and hypervisor software for Innovation Centre 7 (IC7) in accordance with the tender specification in Section 2 of the ITT. The Design and Build of Innovation Centre 7 (IC7) is part funded through a suite of secured funding including Keele University, the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the England 2014-2020 European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) Growth Programme, and UK Government funding through the Getting Building Fund. The servers and hypervisor software are also part funded by ERDF.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Main reasons for decision not to subdivide contract into lots: given the need for one supplier to co-ordinate the supply, delivery and guided configuration of the servers and hypervisor software required, the contract has not been subdivided into lots. The supply, delivery and guided configuration of servers and hypervisor software for Innovation Centre 7 (IC7) shall be completed by 31 January 2022. The contract will commence on 20 September 2021 and will run until the completion date of 31 January 2022 followed by a 12-month defects liability period. The technical support and licence requirements will cover a 5-year period in accordance with the tender specification in Section 2 of the ITT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02bbce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029362-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

48822000 - Computer servers

50312000 - Maintenance and repair of computer equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£199,800 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
19 Sep 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF KEELE
Contact Name
Darren Pearce
Contact Email
d.pearce@keele.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1782734124

Buyer Location

Locality
KEELE
Postcode
ST5 5NH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG24 Staffordshire CC

Local Authority
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Electoral Ward
Keele
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle-under-Lyme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EUROTECH COMPUTER SERVICES LTD T/A ET WORKS

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