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title: "Supply of Servers globally to the British Council"
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# Supply of Servers globally to the British Council

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b5dd3cfd-c579-477b-afa2-50051a471a2e

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## Summary

The British Council is seeking to procure approximately 90 servers for a server refresh under the title "Supply of Servers globally to the British Council". This tender falls within the information systems and servers category and is being conducted through an open procurement method, specifically an open procedure above the specified threshold. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 24th March 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 12th April 2022 and may be extended for an additional two 12-month periods, up to a maximum total duration of 36 months, with delivery required to multiple international locations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of IT equipment, particularly those capable of fulfilling global delivery requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those with experience in providing business-grade servers in a timely manner. Given the anticipated volume of annual call-offs and potential for additional purchases during the contract period, this could be a valuable opportunity for suppliers looking to expand their presence in the international market.

## Notice

The British Council are looking to procure approximately 90 servers for a server refresh. We are looking for a global provider of business grade equipment, capable of delivering to British Council offices worldwide. It is anticipated that the contract will run for 12 months, but maybe extended by a further 2 x 12 month periods, to a maximum total of 36 months. Call-off of the indicative volume of 90 units will take place early in year one. Year two and three volumes are not yet known, but likely to be limited to small purchase covering break downs or small upgrades. The procurement documents are available at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil Additional information: Following an revision to the server specification, the tender timelines have been extended as indicated in the Clarification published today.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c7753e1-0057-4dd1-871c-a1dd8e298093 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Apr 2022 - 12 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| 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 | BRITISH COUNCIL(THE) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48800000 - Information systems and servers

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2022 at 18:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c7753e1-0057-4dd1-871c-a1dd8e298093
- 15 Feb 2022 at 18:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c7753e1-0057-4dd1-871c-a1dd8e298093

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c7753e1-0057-4dd1-871c-a1dd8e298093
  10th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil
- https://www.britishcouncil.org

## Provenance

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