--- title: "Server Hardware Maintenance 2018" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-143d98c7-96f3-43bb-850b-319d160dad24" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-143d98c7-96f3-43bb-850b-319d160dad24" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-143d98c7-96f3-43bb-850b-319d160dad24.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-143d98c7-96f3-43bb-850b-319d160dad24.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL" published: "2018-09-14" --- # Server Hardware Maintenance 2018 Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-143d98c7-96f3-43bb-850b-319d160dad24 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-143d98c7-96f3-43bb-850b-319d160dad24) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-143d98c7-96f3-43bb-850b-319d160dad24.json) ## Summary Portsmouth City Council is currently inviting tenders for the project titled "Server Hardware Maintenance 2018". This procurement falls under the category of repair and maintenance services, specifically aimed at ensuring the operational continuity of IT services provided to Portsmouth residents from the Civic Offices Data Centre and other satellite buildings. The contract, which will commence on 1 December 2018, is expected to run for three years with the potential for a two-year extension. The tender period ends on 4 October 2018, and interested parties must submit their expressions of interest by this deadline. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services and maintenance, particularly those that can deliver swift and effective hardware support, given the requirement for repairs to be completed within four hours. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have experience in providing reliable IT infrastructure maintenance services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. This procurement may not only enhance service delivery for Portsmouth City Council but also foster long-term relationships and growth opportunities for successful bidders. ## Notice Portsmouth City Council (the Authority) is inviting expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced providers to tender for this project. The Authority houses all the necessary hardware required to deliver an IT service to the residents of Portsmouth in the Civic Offices Data Centre (and a few satellite buildings in the City). This hardware needs to be maintained and fixed when it breaks. The IT services are provisioned to be available 365 days a year, 24 hours a day, and as such, it is vital that any faulty equipment is fixed within four (4) hours (with appropriate parts and to the right technical specification), allowing the Authority to continue to provide 99.99% system availability. The contract will commence on 1 December 2018. The initial Contract period will be for three (3) years with the possibility of extending the term by a further two (2) years to a maximum total term of five (5) years in increments to be agreed, subject to the agreement and performance of both parties. The closing date for receipt of your expression of interest is given against the heading entitled - Date documents can be requested until. Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of seeking expressions of interest for the following project - Server Hardware Maintenance 2018. The full details and ability to express an interest will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. This filepath will take you to the relevant area of Intend, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48d4fae9-72d0-4018-be79-9d6152f19c27 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2018 - 30 Nov 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | HAMPSHIRE | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO1 2BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth | | Local authority | Portsmouth | | Electoral ward | Charles Dickens | | Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 14 Sep 2018 at 11:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48d4fae9-72d0-4018-be79-9d6152f19c27 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48d4fae9-72d0-4018-be79-9d6152f19c27 14th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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