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title: "QU140 - Racking UPS for Birmingham Adult Education Service (BAES)"
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# QU140 - Racking UPS for Birmingham Adult Education Service (BAES)

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2625b31b-f431-4dfd-befb-4d377da5ecab

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## Summary

The Birmingham City Council is currently conducting a procurement process for the supply of racking and Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) for the Birmingham Adult Education Service (BAES), titled "QU140 - Racking UPS." This opportunity covers ten sites across Birmingham, with the tender period closing on 18 July 2018 at 17:00. The contract is set to commence on 30 July 2018 and will last for one year, concluding on 29 July 2019. Businesses interested in participating must register through the in-tend portal for this non-recurrent procurement process, which falls under the category of services, specifically linked to racking systems and supplementary software services.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the information systems industry, especially those specialising in racking systems and IT infrastructure services. Companies experienced in providing support services or system management software would also be well-positioned to submit competitive bids. Engaging with this contract could bolster businesses by expanding their market reach and fostering relationships with a significant public sector authority like Birmingham City Council.

## Notice

Birmingham Adult Education Service require a supplier for the provision of racking and UPS. This is for 10 sites across Birmingham. The product codes are included in the quotation document. Registration and use of in-tend is free. All correspondence for this procurement process must be via the in-tend correspondence function. If you are unable to register with in-tend please either email us at cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call 0121 464 8000. If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access the Council's tender Portal:-. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register as a bidder. We will send you a log on and password so you can download the quotation documentation. Your completed quotation documentation should be returned by 17:00 hours on 18 July 2018 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26739912-7bc8-43fa-b628-9fe028a61b67 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Jul 2018 - 29 Jul 2019 |
| 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7DJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Newtown |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 39151100 - Racking
- 48720000 - Bar coding software package
- 48781000 - System management software package
- 48800000 - Information systems and servers
- 48810000 - Information systems
- 72212720 - Bar coding software development services
- 72250000 - System and support services
- 72253200 - Systems support services

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2018 at 11:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26739912-7bc8-43fa-b628-9fe028a61b67
- 11 Jul 2018 at 11:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26739912-7bc8-43fa-b628-9fe028a61b67
- 5 Jul 2018 at 12:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26739912-7bc8-43fa-b628-9fe028a61b67

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26739912-7bc8-43fa-b628-9fe028a61b67
  11th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/

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