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title: "Data Centre Hardware Support and Maintenance"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT"
published: "2017-04-20"
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# Data Centre Hardware Support and Maintenance

Buyer: NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a509efc-e3c8-4d39-b819-5937d71b0254

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the NHS Blood & Transplant organisation, which published a tender for "Data Centre Hardware Support and Maintenance." This contract valued at £61,000 falls under the IT services category (CPV Code: 72000000) and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 10 February 2017, with the contract itself commencing on 24 February 2017 and concluding on 20 April 2017.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialised in IT services, particularly those capable of providing hardware support and maintenance. Large suppliers like MCSA, which successfully secured this contract, demonstrate that businesses with a solid track record in IT consulting and support services would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Engaging in these opportunities allows businesses to expand their client base within healthcare and related sectors.

## Notice

Data Centre Hardware Support and Maintenance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fefcca49-896b-4b81-9212-4e69598dda68 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2017 - 20 Apr 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £61,000 |
| 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 | NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT |
| Locality | FILTON BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 7QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Filton |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MCSA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2017 at 09:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fefcca49-896b-4b81-9212-4e69598dda68

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fefcca49-896b-4b81-9212-4e69598dda68
  20th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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