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title: "HPE blade server upgrade 2018 - phases 1 & 2"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-93fc911f-4f42-417b-9350-236be608722b"
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# HPE blade server upgrade 2018 - phases 1 & 2

Buyer: STROUD DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-93fc911f-4f42-417b-9350-236be608722b

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## Summary

Stroud District Council is conducting a public procurement for the "HPE blade server upgrade 2018 - phases 1 & 2", aimed at acquiring two lots of HP Gen10 BL460c blade servers, with a total budget of £50,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 17 April 2018, while the contract started on 20 April 2018 and extends until 20 April 2023. The required equipment must be brand new, fully supported by HP or HP Enterprise, and supplied with a minimum five-year support and maintenance contract.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in IT hardware and support services, particularly for companies that can provide HP-certified equipment and maintenance solutions. With a minimum project value of £40,000 and suitable for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), this contract may attract suppliers with expertise in server technology and those able to ensure rapid support and replacement services, beneficial for public sector clients.

## Notice

Two lots of 2 x HP Gen10 BL460c blade servers with the following slightly different specifications, that work in our existing HP C7000 chassis are to be purchased with a minimum five year support and maintenance contract as soon as possible. All equipment must be brand new and fully supported by HP or HP Enterprise. The servers MUST be supplied with 5 x years HP Enterprise warranty and support with 4 hour response time and next business day replacement services as a minimum requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51436338-893f-455d-a711-719029326415 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 4 Jun 2018 - 5 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,730 |
| 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 | STROUD DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | STROUD |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL5 4UB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Stroud |
| Electoral ward | Cainscross |
| Westminster constituency | Stroud |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CRISTIE DATA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48820000 - Servers

## Release History

- 6 Jun 2018 at 10:13 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51436338-893f-455d-a711-719029326415
- 27 Mar 2018 at 09:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51436338-893f-455d-a711-719029326415
- 27 Mar 2018 at 09:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51436338-893f-455d-a711-719029326415

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51436338-893f-455d-a711-719029326415
  6th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
  Procurement Portal

## Notice URLs

- https://www.stroud.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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