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title: "DfE ESX Kit"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-18937c35-65c6-433b-b6c2-d4a94908fee8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2020-09-29"
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# DfE ESX Kit

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-18937c35-65c6-433b-b6c2-d4a94908fee8

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## Summary

The Department for Education is seeking bids for the "DfE ESX Kit", aimed at the procurement of servers within the hardware industry category. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with the completed tender period having ended on 28th February 2020. The awarded contract, valued at £99,366.08, commenced on 31st March 2020 and will run until 30th March 2023. The delivery addresses for this contract include various regions, such as the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in hardware supply, particularly those experienced in server technology. Companies capable of meeting the requirements set forth by the Department for Education are encouraged to consider their capabilities for future opportunities, especially those that can offer innovative solutions and meet specified standards. Given that the contract currently involves a large supplier, businesses of similar scale or those equipped to form strategic partnerships may find this to be an advantageous venture.

## Notice

Purchase of servers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8be7a225-4701-437a-9dab-bb41a07bffa2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2020 - 30 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,366 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,366 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACS SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44316400 - Hardware

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2020 at 14:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8be7a225-4701-437a-9dab-bb41a07bffa2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8be7a225-4701-437a-9dab-bb41a07bffa2
  29th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6a8d37e0-e0ae-4c34-91d6-fc2f83724efd
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## Provenance

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