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Supply of Replacement School Servers and Provision of a Data Back-Up Solution

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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06 Jan 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council has completed the procurement process for the "Supply of Replacement School Servers and Provision of a Data Back-Up Solution" project. This procurement falls under the category of general public services within the region of North Ayrshire (UKM93). The contract was awarded to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd and signed on 20th December 2024, with the award notice published on 6th January 2025. This tender, conducted through an open procedure, is part of the Scottish Government's Technology Peripherals and Infrastructure Framework (SP-21-012), specifically under Lot 2 for Complex Infrastructure Projects, with a contract value of GBP 114,214 for a duration of three years.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT infrastructure, particularly those providing server replacements and data back-up solutions. Large-scale IT providers, like Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, who have substantial experience with complex infrastructure projects, are well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Such procurements can enable growth by expanding portfolios in the public sector and securing long-term service agreements with regional or local authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Replacement School Servers and Provision of a Data Back-Up Solution

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council have awarded a contract for the supply of replacement school servers and provision of a data back-up solution.

Lot Information

Lot 1

North Ayrshire Council have awarded a contract for the supply of replacement school servers and provision of a data back-up solution. The contract was awarded via mini-competition against the Scottish Government's Technology Peripherals and Infrastructure Framework (SP-21-012), Lot 2 - Complex Infrastructure Projects. The contract is for a period of 3 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000786801
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521065
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
£114,214 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20241 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
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lynsey Bennett
Contact Email
lynseybennett@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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