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The Provision of AIX Support

CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Caerphilly County Borough Council has recently awarded a contract for 'The Provision of AIX Support' to Celerity Ltd. The council sought support for its Unix platform based on IBM hardware and AIX version 7. The contract, in the services category, was signed on 25th March 2022 and will last for at least twelve months. The support includes platform and software management, with an option to extend for another twelve months. Potential bidders needed to register on the Proactis Plaza e-tendering system before the tender closing date on 15th March 2022.

This tender opportunity provides a chance for businesses experienced in software support services to compete for providing AIX support services to Caerphilly County Borough Council. The selected supplier, Celerity Ltd, will manage the Unix platform and software, ensuring efficient performance and security. Businesses with expertise in Unix platforms, AIX version 7, and Cyber Essentials Plus security standards would be well-suited to participate in this opportunity. Registering on the Proactis Plaza e-tendering system is essential for interested bidders to access and submit their proposals.

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Notice Title

The Provision of AIX Support

Notice Description

Caerphilly County Borough Council sought tender bids to provide CCBC with support for its Unix platform which is based on IBM hardware and utilises AIX version 7 as the Unix operating system.SpecificationThis notice is to inform the market of a contract award

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-119170
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=119170
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Andrew Gooding, Thomas Young
Contact Email
goodia@caerphilly.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1443863060, +44 1443863161

Buyer Location

Locality
HENGOED
Postcode
CF82 7PG
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Caerphilly
Electoral Ward
Ystrad Mynach
Westminster Constituency
Caerphilly

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CELERITY

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