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title: "Hardware Support: Networks and Servers"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-64ac4533-ec38-4c5a-b53e-51ea403c2151"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BOURNEMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2019-03-26"
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# Hardware Support: Networks and Servers

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-64ac4533-ec38-4c5a-b53e-51ea403c2151

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## Summary

Bournemouth Borough Council has completed a procurement process titled "Hardware Support: Networks and Servers" aimed at securing support contracts for their aging hardware infrastructure, which is beyond its end of life and out of warranty. The procurement, classified under IT services (CPV code 72000000), was conducted through a selective method and culminated in a contract award on March 20, 2019. The contract period is set to commence on April 1, 2019, and conclude on March 31, 2020. The total value of the contract is £8,849, with delivery addresses located in the South West region of England.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services, particularly those capable of providing support and maintenance for network systems and servers. Businesses with relevant expertise in hardware repair and replacement services would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. Additionally, the procurement process has shown a preference for SMEs, indicating inclusive opportunities for smaller providers in the local market.

## Notice

Bournemouth Borough Council have a significant amount of hardware that is now beyond end of life and out of warranty. The Council therefore requires support contracts to provide assurance that any failed equipment can be repaired or replaced in a timely manner.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d83a324-6660-483b-bef3-25918846e19d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,849 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,849 |
| 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 | BOURNEMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH2 6DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OX IT SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2019 at 09:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d83a324-6660-483b-bef3-25918846e19d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d83a324-6660-483b-bef3-25918846e19d
  26th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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