Tender

Supply of Servers globally to the British Council

BRITISH COUNCIL

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TenderUpdate

10 Mar 2022 at 18:35

Tender

14 Feb 2022 at 22:02

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, located at 1 Redman Place, Stratford, London, is seeking suppliers for the tender titled "Supply of Servers globally to the British Council". This project falls under the goods category, specifically within the information systems and servers industry. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 16 March 2022. The contract is anticipated to last for 12 months, with the possibility of extending for up to an additional 24 months, depending on future needs. Suppliers are expected to deliver approximately 90 server units to British Council offices around the world, and the initial supply call-off is slated for early in the first year.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the provision of server equipment and information technology solutions. Given the global delivery requirement, companies with established logistics capabilities and experience in handling international contracts would be particularly well-suited to compete. Businesses looking to expand their client base within the public sector and those offering innovative server solutions may find this tender advantageous for growth and collaboration with a prominent organisation like the British Council.

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Notice Title

Supply of Servers globally to the British Council

Notice Description

The British Council are looking to procure approximately 90 servers for a server refresh. We are looking for a global provider of business grade equipment, capable of delivering to British Council offices worldwide.It is anticipated that the contract will run for 12 months, but maybe extended by a further 2 x 12 month periods, to a maximum total of 36 months. Call-off of the indicative volume of 95 units will take place early in year one. Year two and three volumes are not yet known, but likely to be limited to small purchase covering break downs or small upgrades.

Lot Information

Lot 1

... Add descriptionOnly 1 Lot

Renewal: The contract is for 12 months with an option for extension of 2 period of 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03170a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006633-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48800000 - Information systems and servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kevin Dumbarton
Contact Email
kevin.dumbarton@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

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