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title: "ESX Cluster"
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buyer: "UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY"
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# ESX Cluster

Buyer: UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-acbfe22a-8b71-4368-ba61-212d57091e1d

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## Summary

The UK Centre For Ecology & Hydrology has completed the procurement for the "ESX Cluster," a project involving the replacement of virtualisation clusters at sites in Bangor, Edinburgh, and Wallingford. This procurement, classified under network servers (CPV code: 48821000), was executed via a direct method as a single tender action, which was below the threshold. The contract, valued at £97,290, was awarded on 13th December 2019, with the contract period running from 20th January 2020 to 19th January 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in network server solutions, particularly those with capabilities in virtualisation technology and hardware support. Companies with expertise in replacing or upgrading IT infrastructure will be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future, particularly as other public sector organisations may require similar upgrades due to end-of-life hardware and software. Additionally, these contracts can facilitate partnerships and collaborations among larger firms and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

## Notice

Virtualisation cluster replacements for Bangor, Edinburgh, Wallingford sites Required due to hardware/software becoming end-of-life; requires ongoing compatibility with outgoing hardware/software platforms where alternative supplies would cause a disproportionate cost and further expenditure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77adac9f-eedd-4214-960e-dd7c9c318aa6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2020 - 19 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £97,290 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £97,290 |
| 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 | UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY |
| Locality | CROWMARSH GIFFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX10 8BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Benson & Crowmarsh |
| Westminster constituency | Henley and Thame |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DELL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48821000 - Network servers

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2021 at 06:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77adac9f-eedd-4214-960e-dd7c9c318aa6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77adac9f-eedd-4214-960e-dd7c9c318aa6
  20th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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