--- title: "Compute Solutions Revised" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b6eee274-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b6eee274-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b6eee274-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b6eee274-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM" published: "2016-11-18" --- # Compute Solutions Revised Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6eee274-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b6eee274-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b6eee274-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The University of Birmingham is currently engaged in a public procurement process for its "Compute Solutions Revised" project, aimed at establishing a Framework Agreement primarily focused on IT services relating to servers and related peripherals. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, having a deadline that previously ended on 23rd September 2015. This framework agreement will not only cater to the IT Services department but may also extend to other departments within the University. The contract period is set to commence on 19th January 2016 and will last until 18th January 2021, covering the category of goods specifically under the classification of Servers. This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in server solutions, particularly those with experience in Unix/Linux, Windows, VMware Servers, and converged infrastructure technologies. Companies that are manufacturers or resellers with demonstrated capabilities to meet the University’s requirements and provide comprehensive support services will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The selective procurement method under a restricted procedure indicates that suitable candidates will be invited to submit detailed proposals, thereby creating a competitive landscape for innovative IT service providers. ## Notice Provision of Compute Solutions for the University of Birmingham The University of Birmingham is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement to meet the IT Services department's compute related requirements. This may in the future be extended to cover the requirements of other departments within the University. The framework will cover Unix/Linux, Windows and VMware Servers, Converged Infrastructure, associated peripherals and associated software. It does not cover desktop computers, storage (except in relation to any converged infrastructure requirements) or high performance computing clusters. The University reserves the right to purchase from other suppliers where deemed necessary by a particular project. The framework will be with the Hardware Manufacturer or a reseller. The manufacturer may nominate a reseller to manage the day-to-day relationship. Full details of both the manufacturer and the reseller's qualifications which demonstrate their ability to fulfil the requirements must be submitted. The relationship between the manufacturer and the reseller, and the services each is able to offer, must be clearly demonstrated within your response. The term manufacturer is used throughout this document. In responding you must demonstrate an ability to meet the criteria, either directly or where agreed with the University through the reseller. Where the experience and services of a reseller are being called upon this must be made clear. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7daad3b-fe8a-4656-b1e4-ff88fae4e6c7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2015 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Jan 2016 - 18 Jan 2021 | | 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM | | Locality | EDGBASTON | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B15 2TT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Edgbaston | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48820000 - Servers ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7daad3b-fe8a-4656-b1e4-ff88fae4e6c7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7daad3b-fe8a-4656-b1e4-ff88fae4e6c7 26th August 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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