---
title: "UCS Blade Renewal"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1d1d4787-46f1-4895-9570-147adac53344"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MERSEYTRAVEL"
published: "2022-01-14"
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# UCS Blade Renewal

Buyer: MERSEYTRAVEL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d1d4787-46f1-4895-9570-147adac53344

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Merseytravel, who is seeking to renew their Cisco UCS B200 M3 Server Blades due to the hardware reaching its end of life. The contract, valued at £104,757, falls under the category of software package and information systems. The procurement was completed with the tender period ending on 19th November 2021, and the award announced on 14th January 2022, with the contract expected to run from 1st December 2021 to 30th November 2024, based in Liverpool, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in IT and hardware supply, particularly those specialising in server technologies and Cisco products. Companies that can provide the latest generation server blades, such as Cisco UCS B200 M5, are particularly well-suited to compete for future tenders within this space, as the demand for up-to-date, reliable server infrastructure continues to grow.

## Notice

We are looking to renew some of our Cisco UCS B200 M3 Server Blades. The M3 hardware is now end of life and will shortly be out of hardware support. The replacement will need to be the latest generation equivalent - Cisco UCS B200 M5 Server blades that will fit into the existing chassis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0eb6b47-2142-4c49-a241-a39563bb7a32 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £104,757 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £104,757 |
| 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 | MERSEYTRAVEL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Q ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2022 at 16:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0eb6b47-2142-4c49-a241-a39563bb7a32

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0eb6b47-2142-4c49-a241-a39563bb7a32
  14th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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