--- title: "NML IT Production Servers" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9773d8f9-9be8-4423-86aa-18a52e81d121" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9773d8f9-9be8-4423-86aa-18a52e81d121" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9773d8f9-9be8-4423-86aa-18a52e81d121.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9773d8f9-9be8-4423-86aa-18a52e81d121.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATIONAL MUSEUMS LIVERPOOL" published: "2020-06-04" --- # NML IT Production Servers Buyer: NATIONAL MUSEUMS LIVERPOOL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9773d8f9-9be8-4423-86aa-18a52e81d121 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9773d8f9-9be8-4423-86aa-18a52e81d121) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9773d8f9-9be8-4423-86aa-18a52e81d121.json) ## Summary The National Museums Liverpool is conducting a procurement process for the tender titled "NML IT Production Servers," focused on the purchase of five new rack-based servers intended to enhance performance for their IT infrastructure. This procurement falls under the goods category within the computer equipment and supplies industry. The tender was published on 6th February 2020, with the submission deadline set for 27th February 2020. The successful contract delivery is expected by 27th March 2020, with the main contract period starting from 9th March to 27th March 2020. The procurement method used is an open procedure classified as below threshold. This opportunity is ideal for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in IT hardware and server solutions, as it requires providing high-quality equipment, warranty, and support for a minimum of three years. Bidders must demonstrate their capacity to deliver reliable solutions with minimal maintenance, positioning themselves as potential partners for public sector needs. SMEs with expertise in server provisioning and IT support services in the North West region of the United Kingdom are encouraged to apply for this tender, which presents a significant opportunity for growth within the public procurement sector. ## Notice Bidders are asked to submit a formal tender for the refresh of the IT Production servers for National Museums Liverpool. NML are looking to purchase 5 new rack based servers to give a performance increase to give at least three year's capacity. The IT Hardware provider needs to ensure delivery of a high quality solution that not only matches the requirements but will operate with minimal maintenance and maximum reliability. These servers will provide a server farm for our virtual server environment of circa 80 virtual servers. All servers will need to be provided with warranty and support for a minimum of three years. We will look delivery to our Liverpool head office to be received no later than 27th March 2020. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b46ff21-3f6a-484e-bf6f-647bcc2e00ac | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Jun 2020 | | Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Mar 2020 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 14 May 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £25,580 | | 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 | NATIONAL MUSEUMS LIVERPOOL | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L2 2JH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | FORTY2U | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies - 48800000 - Information systems and servers - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 4 Jun 2020 at 08:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b46ff21-3f6a-484e-bf6f-647bcc2e00ac - 24 Feb 2020 at 16:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9b0237c-f9a2-46f8-b875-dbf2bceb5d41 - 6 Feb 2020 at 15:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9b0237c-f9a2-46f8-b875-dbf2bceb5d41 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b46ff21-3f6a-484e-bf6f-647bcc2e00ac 4th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9b0237c-f9a2-46f8-b875-dbf2bceb5d41 24th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/71932f30-5384-4334-9799-e4a731c05acc Tender Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cd01c2ce-ab51-477b-a295-0ff69d170609 Appendix A - Form of Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/25f819c3-5cdd-4dde-bbf2-37f8514ab0a4 Appendix B - NML Procurement Protocol - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/348ccc59-16ed-4f30-b9b7-cddcb0609808 Q&As ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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