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title: "Tender for new IBM Power 9 and Hardware Management Consoles"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2020-01-21"
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# Tender for new IBM Power 9 and Hardware Management Consoles

Buyer: BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c1807a91-6bf3-4e0c-a0f1-8750d4d716bb

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## Summary

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is inviting tenders for the supply and installation of new IBM Power 9 and Hardware Management Consoles. This procurement falls within the IT services industry category and is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, UK. The tender, associated with the contract valued at £250,000, was published on 18 November 2019, with the tender period closing on 19 December 2019. The contract is set to commence on 27 January 2020 and will last for five years, with two optional twelve-month extensions available. This process is being conducted through an open procurement method, allowing any qualified suppliers to submit bids.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth for UK registered IBM Business Partners with a Power speciality, especially those who can demonstrate expertise in delivering IT services, including consulting and support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be especially well-suited to compete, as they often bring innovative solutions and flexible services to complex procurement requirements. Engaging in this tender process could enhance business visibility and potentially secure a long-term partnership with the Council, fostering further opportunities in the public sector.

## Notice

Full requirements are available from www.yortender.co.uk reference DN445175. Any questions should be raised as a clarification via the messaging portal on Yortender. City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council (the Council) is seeking to appoint a UK registered IBM Business Partner with a Power Speciality (the Provider) to deliver and install new IBM Power 9 and Hardware Management Consoles (HMC). These will replace the Council's existing IBM P750 and HMC hardware and run alongside the existing IBM Power 8. The proposed contract will be for an initial duration of five (5) years with a possible two (2) twelve month extensions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81ad3ba8-4fe7-4c87-b8f1-5a5030a60657 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2020 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £184,811 |
| 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 | BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD1 1HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RECARTA (C.I. |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2020 at 10:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81ad3ba8-4fe7-4c87-b8f1-5a5030a60657
- 18 Nov 2019 at 13:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c470218a-67a5-432b-b7c0-62ad2af25953

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81ad3ba8-4fe7-4c87-b8f1-5a5030a60657
  21st January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c470218a-67a5-432b-b7c0-62ad2af25953
  18th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bradford.gov.uk/bmdc

## Provenance

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