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title: "Purchase of Replacement HP Server Blades"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HOUSING & CARE 21"
published: "2017-08-04"
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# Purchase of Replacement HP Server Blades

Buyer: HOUSING & CARE 21  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-667c09e0-0cd3-4d51-9482-108dcc71c744

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Housing & Care 21 involved the purchase of 21 new server blades for their data centre, with a total contract value of £193,347. The tender, titled "Purchase of Replacement HP Server Blades," was an open procedure and has successfully concluded, with the contract period spanning from 1 August 2017 to 1 August 2022. The tender period ended on 21 July 2017, and the procurement falls under the network infrastructure category, serving locations within the UK as well as other regions including the British Overseas Territories and Europe.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT and network infrastructure sectors, particularly those that specialise in providing hardware solutions. Companies that are large-scale suppliers capable of delivering high-quality server products and services would be well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. Engaging in procurement processes like this allows businesses to expand their market presence and establish long-term partnerships with major organisations like Housing & Care 21.

## Notice

This tender was to appoint a supplier to provide 21 new server blades for Housing & Care 21's data centre.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b04aa6b8-23fe-41f9-86d5-56eb4df9c3e9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2017 - 1 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £193,347 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £193,347 |
| 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 | HOUSING & CARE 21 |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B16 8TP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32424000 - Network infrastructure

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2017 at 11:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b04aa6b8-23fe-41f9-86d5-56eb4df9c3e9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b04aa6b8-23fe-41f9-86d5-56eb4df9c3e9
  4th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=270960257
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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