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title: "Replacement of HP Server Blades"
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# Replacement of HP Server Blades

Buyer: HOUSING & CARE21  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-27b8b3ca-94ae-47a1-a5c8-21412d7b9c67

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by Housing & Care21 for the replacement of HP Server Blades, classified under the networks industry category. This tender is currently in the active tender stage, with bids due by 30th June 2017. The total value of the contract is £211,000 and submissions must be made electronically via the Delta eSourcing portal. The contract period is scheduled to commence from 7th July 2017 and will conclude on 31st July 2017, with delivery addresses in various regions including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the supply of IT hardware, specifically those experienced with server technologies and associated support services. Companies that specialise in data centre solutions, IT infrastructure, and related consulting services will find this opportunity particularly relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises as well as larger suppliers in the IT sector can leverage this tender to expand their clientele and enhance their market presence within the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

Housing&Care21 currently use 3 x C7000 HPE blade enclosure and 38 x ProLiant BL460c G7 to run their VMWare and Citrix environments. The blades are nearing 5 years old and are due to be replaced. As part of this, Housing & Care 21 would like to consolidate down to 2 blade enclosures. All submissions for the replacements should be directed through Housing & Care 21's tendering portal, provided by Delta eSourcing: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ Upon registration with this platform, the access code 6672HKJ4M2 is required. All documents and information is contained within the portal and submissions should be completed in an electronic format.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e654cf1-b320-47a9-b7a4-0fb2e1d91fc9 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Jul 2017 - 31 Jul 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £211,000 |
| 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 | HOUSING & CARE21 |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B16 8TP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks

## Release History

- 26 May 2017 at 14:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e654cf1-b320-47a9-b7a4-0fb2e1d91fc9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e654cf1-b320-47a9-b7a4-0fb2e1d91fc9
  26th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/

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