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Invitation to Tender ("ITT") for the supply and support of server infrastructure, including compute servers, storage systems, and backup solutions.

NEW COLLEGE SWINDON

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20 Jun 2025 at 16:15

Summary of the contracting process

New College Swindon has initiated a tender for the supply and support of server infrastructure, specifically targeting sectors such as supercomputers, system support services, and network equipment. The main procurement category is goods, and the procurement method is an open competition, allowing for broad participation. The tender, titled "Invitation to Tender for the supply and support of server infrastructure," is situated in Swindon, United Kingdom. Key deadlines are set with the enquiry period ending on 7th July 2025, and tender submissions closing on 10th July 2025 at 14:00. The contract is to start on 15th July 2025 and is expected to conclude by 9th September 2025. The budget allocated for this procurement process is £85,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in computer equipment, network infrastructure, and support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as indicated by the suitability criteria. Businesses with expertise in server infrastructure and maintenance can leverage this opportunity to expand their client base by fulfilling New College Swindon's server and storage needs. With a focus on both price and quality, measured by lead time and specification compliance, well-prepared businesses can position themselves competitively for growth through this tender.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender ("ITT") for the supply and support of server infrastructure, including compute servers, storage systems, and backup solutions.

Notice Description

The supply and support of server infrastructure, including compute servers, storage systems, and backup solutions. Specifically Cluster Compute Servers (Quantity: 3), SAN iSCSI Storage Device (Quantity as per Schedule 1), Backup Server (Quantity as per Schedule 1).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Description of options - Include enough information to understand the scope of the options and the circumstances in which they could be used.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055140
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034193-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

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

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

30211100 - Super computer

30211300 - Computer platforms

30233000 - Media storage and reader devices

30233100 - Computer storage units

32420000 - Network equipment

32421000 - Network cabling

32424000 - Network infrastructure

48820000 - Servers

48822000 - Computer servers

50312000 - Maintenance and repair of computer equipment

50312300 - Maintenance and repair of data network equipment

50324100 - System maintenance services

72250000 - System and support services

72253200 - Systems support services

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jul 2025 - 9 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEW COLLEGE SWINDON
Contact Name
Lucia Mihok
Contact Email
lucia.mihok@newcollege.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0808 172 1721

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN3 1AH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Walcot and Park North
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

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