--- title: "RFI - Oracle server rental prices" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6f1ae114-1a43-4824-a795-02bd58918606" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6f1ae114-1a43-4824-a795-02bd58918606" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6f1ae114-1a43-4824-a795-02bd58918606.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6f1ae114-1a43-4824-a795-02bd58918606.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL" published: "2020-09-03" --- # RFI - Oracle server rental prices Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f1ae114-1a43-4824-a795-02bd58918606 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6f1ae114-1a43-4824-a795-02bd58918606) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6f1ae114-1a43-4824-a795-02bd58918606.json) ## Summary Portsmouth City Council is currently conducting a tender process titled "RFI - Oracle server rental prices." This procurement is focused on the services sector, specifically for computer servers, and it is taking place in Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom. The tender is at the active stage, with submissions closing on 11th September 2020. Interested parties must provide indicative pricing for the rental of an Oracle SPARC T7-1 Server, with the rental duration set at either six or twelve months. As this is an information-gathering exercise, there will be no formal award criteria at this stage. This tender opportunity offers significant potential for businesses specialising in server rentals and IT services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) who can provide competitive pricing for the specified Oracle server configuration. Companies experienced in server infrastructure and cloud solutions will be particularly well-suited to participate, especially those that can comply with the documentation and submission requirements outlined by Portsmouth City Council. Engaging in this procurement could enhance visibility and provide a platform for future contracts in public sector IT services. ## Notice Portsmouth City Council are seeking indicative pricing for Oracle server rental based on the following specification; SPARC T7-1 Server 64GB Ram 2 x 1200GB (SAS-3) disks and 2 x 800GB SSD drives. Total = 4TB (2TB usable) 4 x 1GB network ports The rental duration is 6 / 12 months. There is no award criteria as this is for information only. at this stage. The closing date for submission of your quote is shown above entitled 'Date documents can be requested until' If you have any questions regarding the quote, please use the Correspondence function on Intend. Additional information: Please ensure that you read all the documentation thoroughly and follow ALL the instructions provided. Failure to follow these can severely restrict your chances and may even result in your application being dismissed from further consideration. 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Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88adcbb1-4169-4b9e-aada-c4656394ca31 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 3 Sep 2020 | | Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Nov 2020 - 1 Nov 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | HAMPSHIRE | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO1 2BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth | | Local authority | Portsmouth | | Electoral ward | Charles Dickens | | Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48822000 - Computer servers ## Release History - 3 Sep 2020 at 14:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88adcbb1-4169-4b9e-aada-c4656394ca31 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88adcbb1-4169-4b9e-aada-c4656394ca31 3rd September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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