Award

Windows Server Hardware with Support and Maintenance

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Award

05 Aug 2021 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by West Lothian Council, which aimed to acquire "Windows Server Hardware with Support and Maintenance." This procurement falls under the goods category and takes place in Livingston, in the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the contract awarded on 2nd July 2021 to Dell Corporation Limited for a total value of £348,498.87. The tender was initiated as part of the council's asset management plan, requiring the replacement of servers every five to seven years to sustain ICT requirements and service continuity. The associated documentation can be referenced for further details.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ICT hardware and support services, particularly those capable of offering long-term maintenance solutions. The focus on a comprehensive service for a minimum seven-year period indicates a demand for reliable suppliers that can meet ongoing operational needs. Suppliers offering similar infrastructure solutions, especially large-scale IT firms or local providers with expertise in server technology, would be well-positioned to compete in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Windows Server Hardware with Support and Maintenance

Notice Description

West Lothian Council's asset management plan requires servers to be refreshed every five-seven years as part of our Information and Communication Technology (ICT) lifecycle, to sustain our future requirements, continuity of service and provide additional capacity.

Lot Information

Lot 1

WLC require replacement hardware for their current Windows infrastructure to provide shorter patching windows and ensure that the capacity meets current and future business requirements. The procurement of new servers will enable the migration of the business applications and the decommissioning of the current environment. The current system and the new system will run in parallel during the migration process. The solution must be capable of providing the service for a minimum seven-year period and must include all maintenance and support costs for this period. These servers are required for both the Corporate and the Education estate. The NHSSBS Digital Work Place Solutions Framework was identified as a compliant route to market. A Direct Award was undertaken in compliance with the call off procedures detailed within the Purchasing Reference Guidance for the Framework in line with its Terms and Conditions.. Award Criteria weightings were not applied as a direct award was made via the Digital Workplace Solutions framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000662993
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG423596
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48820000 - Servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£348,498 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
shona.dunsmore@westlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1506281814

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM78 West Lothian
Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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