--- title: "Server and Network Storage Hardware" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-53da1d47-7bb6-4574-a7b6-36901ae0c801" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-53da1d47-7bb6-4574-a7b6-36901ae0c801" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-53da1d47-7bb6-4574-a7b6-36901ae0c801.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-53da1d47-7bb6-4574-a7b6-36901ae0c801.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ALLIANCE HOMES" published: "2021-04-21" --- # Server and Network Storage Hardware Buyer: ALLIANCE HOMES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53da1d47-7bb6-4574-a7b6-36901ae0c801 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-53da1d47-7bb6-4574-a7b6-36901ae0c801) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-53da1d47-7bb6-4574-a7b6-36901ae0c801.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Alliance Homes, a housing association based in Portishead, North Somerset, inviting tenders for "Server and Network Storage Hardware". This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on information systems and servers. The tender is currently in the active stage and is conducted via an open procedure. Quotations are required to be submitted electronically by the fixed deadline of 6th May 2021 at 4pm, with the contract anticipated to commence on 11th May 2021 and run until 11th July 2021. The estimated value of the contract is between £100,000 and £150,000, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the submission guidelines as detailed by the authority. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT and networking solutions, particularly those that can provide HPE’s server and storage solutions as specified. SMEs with capabilities in supplying and integrating server hardware as well as IT support services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. As Alliance Homes seeks a comprehensive solution with ongoing support, firms with the resources to deliver high-quality products alongside robust service agreements would benefit greatly from engaging in this procurement process. ## Notice Alliance Homes wish to procure a HPE d-HCI solution utilising a Nimble AF40 All-Flash Array, HPE DL360 Gen 10 servers and HPE FlexFabric 5710 switches. Alliance Homes are also looking to purchase a HPE MSA 2060. The items above should be factory assembled/integrated as detailed. The solution should include 5-year 24x7 support with an SLA of 4 hours for replacement components/hardware. This is listed in the above parts list as 'HPE 5Y Foundation Care'. Quotations MUST be submitted electronically via the e-Tendering portal by completing the required documentation. All required documents must be returned as electronic attachments to your submission via the portal. No quotation documents should be sent in any other form or by any other means of delivery as they will not be accepted. Quotations MUST be submitted no later than Thursday 6th May 2021 at 4pm, which is the fixed deadline for the submission of quotations. Potential Suppliers must familiarise themselves with the operation of the portal and allow sufficient time for the uploading of required documents. Quotations submitted after the deadline will not be accepted. AHG reserves the right to terminate this RFQ process at any time. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7500bd2d-2981-4d04-9290-8e5a27d3ae52 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 6 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 May 2021 - 11 Jul 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | 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 | ALLIANCE HOMES | | Locality | - | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS20 7AW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset | | Local authority | North Somerset | | Electoral ward | Portishead East | | Westminster constituency | North Somerset | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 48800000 - Information systems and servers - 48820000 - Servers - 48821000 - Network servers - 48822000 - Computer servers ## Release History - 21 Apr 2021 at 12:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7500bd2d-2981-4d04-9290-8e5a27d3ae52 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7500bd2d-2981-4d04-9290-8e5a27d3ae52 21st April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/alliancehomes/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.alliancehomes.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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