--- title: "Invitation to Tender for the Supply & Delivery of Server and Storage Equipment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-73f2f49a-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-73f2f49a-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-73f2f49a-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-73f2f49a-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER" published: "2017-03-01" --- # Invitation to Tender for the Supply & Delivery of Server and Storage Equipment Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73f2f49a-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-73f2f49a-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-73f2f49a-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The University of Chester is inviting tenders for the supply and delivery of server and storage equipment. This procurement process falls within the goods category, specifically in the information systems and servers industry, with an estimated contract value ranging from £70,000 to £80,000, including VAT. The tender period concluded on 2nd December 2016, while the contract term is set to commence on 13th December 2016 and extend until 31st March 2018. The equipment is to be delivered to locations in the North West region of the United Kingdom. This tender represents a substantial opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT infrastructure and systems integration. Businesses that can provide flexible solutions for server and storage needs, as well as those capable of adapting to changing quantities and additional requirements, would find this procurement particularly relevant. Engaging in this contract could lead to further collaborations, especially since additional project requirements may arise throughout the contract term. ## Notice University of Chester is inviting tenders for the supply and delivery of server and storage equipment. Whilst the anticipated contract value, based on indicative quantities within this tender is approximated at PS70,000 - PS80,000 including VAT, actual demand and volumes may vary from the indicative values given in this tender, as over the period of the contract term, additional requirements may be identified, or reduced. Quantities or volumes specified within this tender document are therefore indicative only. One order may therefore be placed for the total indicative volume, or as separate, individual orders. Although the contract will be awarded for the duration of this contract term, the quantity given is estimated. There is no guarantee of business placed as additional requirements may be identified, or reduced. The appointed contractor may therefore be required to supply requirements, below, or in addition to, what has been initially specified. Dates and values provided are estimated and may be subject to change. This tender (and subsequent awarded contract/s), may also include any requirements that are funded by external bodies, inclusive of ERDF funded projects. Additional information: If you wish to participate in the opportunity please download the tender documents from the University's e-tendering portal, "In-Tend" - http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester. Please note that where you may have previously registered with In-Tend, it will be necessary for you to ensure that your registration does include being registered to see opportunities for University of Chester. Registration to this site is free for suppliers. Once registered, please download the tender documents. These must be completed and returned via the In-Tend portal by 10:00am on Friday, 2nd December 2016. There is also Help/Guidance on how to use the supplier site on the 'Help' section of the site: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester/aspx/HelpOverview Alternatively, In-tend Support can help suppliers and is open Monday-Friday, 8.30am-5pm (excluding Bank Holidays) - 0845 557 8079 / 0114 407 0065 / support@in-tend.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f545e718-f784-420f-ac6b-892e11ad60a7 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Mar 2017 | | Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Dec 2016 | | Contract period | 13 Dec 2016 - 31 Mar 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £70,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £70,000 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER | | Locality | CHESTER | | Post town | Chester | | Postcode | CH1 4BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester | | Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester | | Electoral ward | Chester City & the Garden Quarter | | Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | DELL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48800000 - Information systems and servers ## Release History - 1 Mar 2017 at 15:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f545e718-f784-420f-ac6b-892e11ad60a7 - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af685c88-8bd6-47ed-b9fc-65a8365e0503 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f545e718-f784-420f-ac6b-892e11ad60a7 1st March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af685c88-8bd6-47ed-b9fc-65a8365e0503 14th November 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester Intend link ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester/aspx/HelpOverview ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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