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title: "Contract for the Supply, Delivery and Guided Configuration of Servers and Hypervisor Software for Innovation Centre 7 (IC7) - AWARD"
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# Contract for the Supply, Delivery and Guided Configuration of Servers and Hypervisor Software for Innovation Centre 7 (IC7) - AWARD

Buyer: KEELE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6c66ddd1-1154-448c-941c-267c4df6e992

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Keele University, who is seeking to award a contract for the Supply, Delivery, and Guided Configuration of Servers and Hypervisor Software for Innovation Centre 7 (IC7). This project falls under the computer servers industry category and is based in West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently at the Award stage, with the contract having been active since 20th September 2021 and scheduled for completion by 31st January 2022. The total value of the contract is £199,800, and the procurement method used was an open procedure.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services and software provision, particularly those that can coordinate large-scale server supply and configuration projects. Companies with expertise in providing maintenance and repair services for computer equipment will also find this an attractive opportunity. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may be particularly well-suited to compete, given that the procurement is open to them and is not subdivided into lots, allowing for a more streamlined tendering process.

## Notice

Tenders are invited for the Supply, Delivery and Guided Configuration of Servers and Hypervisor Software for Innovation Centre 7 (IC7) in accordance with the Tender Specification in Section 2 of the ITT. The Design and Build of Innovation Centre 7 (IC7) is part funded through a suite of secured funding including Keele University, the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the England 2014-2020 European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) Growth Programme, and UK Government funding through the Getting Building Fund. The Servers and Hypervisor Software are also part funded by ERDF. Main reasons for decision not to subdivide contract into lots: Given the need for one supplier to co-ordinate the supply, delivery and guided configuration of the servers and hypervisor software required, the contract has not been subdivided into lots. The Supply, Delivery and Guided Configuration of Servers and Hypervisor Software for Innovation Centre 7 (IC7) shall be completed by 31st January 2022. The contract will commence on 20th September 2021 and will run until the Completion Date of 31st January 2022 followed by a 12 month defects liability period. The technical support and licence requirements will cover a 5 year period in accordance with the Tender Specification in Section 2 of the ITT. Award Criteria: Quality criterion - Name: Approach and Methodology for the Supply, Delivery and Guided Configuration of Servers and Hypervisor Software for Innovation Centre 7 (IC7) / Weighting: 200 Quality criterion - Name: Programme for the Supply, Delivery and Guided Configuration of Servers and Hypervisor Software for Innovation Centre 7 (IC7) / Weighting: 200 Quality criterion - Name: Technical Support under the Contract / Weighting: 200 Price - Weighting: 400

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d6d7f82-d0df-4109-a482-0f0718058ad0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 23 Nov 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £199,800 |
| 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 | KEELE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST5 5BG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| Electoral ward | Keele |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EUROTECH COMPUTER SERVICES LTD, TRADING AS, "ET WORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package
- 48822000 - Computer servers
- 50312000 - Maintenance and repair of computer equipment

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2021 at 16:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d6d7f82-d0df-4109-a482-0f0718058ad0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d6d7f82-d0df-4109-a482-0f0718058ad0
  25th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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