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title: "ESX Host RAM"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-634c427d-6214-4c4b-805c-dd40f7a81473"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2020-03-03"
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# ESX Host RAM

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-634c427d-6214-4c4b-805c-dd40f7a81473

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## Summary

Durham County Council is conducting a completed procurement process for the contract titled "ESX Host RAM." This direct award falls under the main procurement category of goods, specifically related to mainframe hardware, classified under the CPV code 30211200. The procurement process began with a tender period that ended on 27 February 2020, and the contract period spans from 29 February 2020 to 28 February 2025. This procurement process took place in the North East region of the United Kingdom with a total contract value of £33,940.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT hardware and support services, particularly those equipped to deliver mainframe solutions. Given that the award has already been granted to Dell Corporation Ltd, this process may still attract interest from companies that offer complementary services or products, such as maintenance and upgrades for existing systems. It would be particularly relevant for medium to large enterprises in the technology sector looking to expand their footprint in public sector contracts.

## Notice

Direct award via framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e201d4ee-7070-467f-99e9-f696a8c8b749 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 29 Feb 2020 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,940 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,940 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30211200 - Mainframe hardware

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2020 at 15:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e201d4ee-7070-467f-99e9-f696a8c8b749

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e201d4ee-7070-467f-99e9-f696a8c8b749
  3rd March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk

## Provenance

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