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title: "IBM Hardware & Software Maint Renewal"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2daf5068-b575-4712-a86b-a1ee7758e4d7"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH"
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# IBM Hardware & Software Maint Renewal

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2daf5068-b575-4712-a86b-a1ee7758e4d7

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the University of Plymouth, seeking to renew its IBM hardware and software maintenance, with the title "IBM Hardware & Software Maint Renewal". This falls under the services category, specifically concerning the maintenance and repair of information technology equipment, and is related to the South West region of England. The procurement is in the Award stage, having been completed on 12th June 2018, with an announced contract value of £113,264 that commenced on 13th June 2018 and runs until 12th June 2019. This tender was executed through a selective procurement method as part of a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in IT support services and maintenance. Companies that are resellers of Lenovo (IBM) products and are on the relevant framework lots would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. As it involves high-value maintenance services over a significant duration, firms capable of providing reliable post-warranty support and hardware break/fix maintenance will find this procurement initiative beneficial for expanding their service offerings and securing a stable client relationship with a prominent educational institution.

## Notice

The University's Technology and Information Services Department is still evaluating the strategy for the Data Centre moving forwards, and consequently requires to renew the post warranty hardware and software support provision for the equipment to cover until Summer 2019 (although equipment may be decommissioned and removed from production service prior to that date). In order to ensure best value for the University it is now undertaking a benchmarking exercise to provide quotes for hardware break/fix maintenance and support. To achieve this, the request is being sent to all Lenovo (IBM) resellers that are on Lots 1 and 2 of the SSSNA Framework for LENOVO (IBM) servers and storage.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38bbde59-3618-4f78-a264-57a55cd637cd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 12 Jun 2018 - 12 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £113,264 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £113,264 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50312600 - Maintenance and repair of information technology equipment

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2018 at 14:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38bbde59-3618-4f78-a264-57a55cd637cd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38bbde59-3618-4f78-a264-57a55cd637cd
  23rd November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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