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title: "Server, Storage and Disaster Recovery Solution"
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buyer: "MUIR GROUP HOUSING ASSOCIATION"
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# Server, Storage and Disaster Recovery Solution

Buyer: MUIR GROUP HOUSING ASSOCIATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c7cee2e-92f3-481a-81e6-a31d22a630a4

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## Summary

The Muir Group Housing Association is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Server, Storage and Disaster Recovery Solution". This procurement, classified under the service category of information systems and servers, is taking place in Chester, North West England. The tender was published on 20th March 2017 and is set to close on 24th April 2017. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 22nd May 2017 and will extend until 1st September 2017. The procurement will follow an open procedure, inviting a wide range of suppliers to apply.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with capabilities in server solutions, virtualisation software upgrades, and monitoring services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly accessible, as Muir Group is open to proposals from smaller contractors who can effectively meet their requirements. Companies that focus on delivering advanced IT infrastructure and support services will be well-positioned to compete for this contract, potentially facilitating business growth through successful engagement with the Muir Group Housing Association.

## Notice

Muir Group is looking to select an organisation who can implement a Fully Resilient Server and Storage solution which includes all the required network connectivity (if existing provision is deemed to be not suitable / incompatible) between the servers proposed storage solution. Muir Group is looking for their current virtualisation software (VMWare 5) to either be upgraded to the latest version or be replaced with a different Virtualisation solution. Their current version of Citrix (XenApp 6) needs to be upgraded to the latest version. Muir Group current receive a 24*7*365 monitoring service for their IT environment at the primary and DR location and is looking for options to replace the current service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd4a7fa0-455f-4731-9eaf-a22c59a7e9ec |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 May 2017 - 1 Sep 2017 |
| 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 | MUIR GROUP HOUSING ASSOCIATION |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH2 3AL |
| 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 | Newton & Hoole |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48800000 - Information systems and servers

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2017 at 11:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd4a7fa0-455f-4731-9eaf-a22c59a7e9ec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd4a7fa0-455f-4731-9eaf-a22c59a7e9ec
  20th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Chester:-Information-systems-and-servers./Z35BU68ZV4
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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