--- title: "Contract for the Supply, Delivery and Guided Configuration of Servers and Hypervisor Software for Innovation Centre 7 (IC7)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c5991884-3633-4ec1-8da1-d79b85ba56e7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c5991884-3633-4ec1-8da1-d79b85ba56e7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c5991884-3633-4ec1-8da1-d79b85ba56e7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c5991884-3633-4ec1-8da1-d79b85ba56e7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KEELE UNIVERSITY" published: "2021-06-14" --- # Contract for the Supply, Delivery and Guided Configuration of Servers and Hypervisor Software for Innovation Centre 7 (IC7) Buyer: KEELE UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5991884-3633-4ec1-8da1-d79b85ba56e7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c5991884-3633-4ec1-8da1-d79b85ba56e7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c5991884-3633-4ec1-8da1-d79b85ba56e7.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Keele University, which is seeking tenders for the "Contract for the Supply, Delivery and Guided Configuration of Servers and Hypervisor Software for Innovation Centre 7 (IC7)." This project falls under the computer servers and IT software categories and is located in Keele, West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tendering stage is currently open, with a deadline for submissions set for 16th July 2021. The contract is scheduled to commence on 20th September 2021, concluding on 31st January 2022, followed by a 12-month defects liability period. The procurement method used is an open procedure, reflecting the significant contract value of £200,000. This tender presents a prime opportunity for businesses in the IT sector, especially those that specialise in computer hardware and software integration. Organisations that can efficiently coordinate the supply and configuration of IT equipment are well-positioned to compete, particularly smaller and medium-sized enterprises. The successful bidder will also be responsible for providing technical support over a five-year period, which could further enhance the sustained business relationship with Keele University and the associated funding partners like the European Regional Development Fund. ## Notice Tenders are invited for the Supply, Delivery and Guided Configuration of Servers and Hypervisor Software for Innovation Centre 7 (IC7) in accordance with the Tender Specification in Section 2 of the ITT. The Design and Build of Innovation Centre 7 (IC7) is part funded through a suite of secured funding including Keele University, the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the England 2014-2020 European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) Growth Programme, and UK Government funding through the Getting Building Fund. The Servers and Hypervisor Software are also part funded by ERDF. Main reasons for decision not to subdivide contract into lots: Given the need for one supplier to co-ordinate the supply, delivery and guided configuration of the servers and hypervisor software required, the contract has not been subdivided into lots. The Supply, Delivery and Guided Configuration of Servers and Hypervisor Software for Innovation Centre 7 (IC7) shall be completed by 31st January 2022. The contract will commence on 20th September 2021 and will run until the Completion Date of 31st January 2022 followed by a 12 month defects liability period. The technical support and licence requirements will cover a 5 year period in accordance with the Tender Specification in Section 2 of the ITT. Award Criteria: Quality criterion - Name: Approach and Methodology for the Supply, Delivery and Guided Configuration of Servers and Hypervisor Software for Innovation Centre 7 (IC7) / Weighting: 200 Quality criterion - Name: Programme for the Supply, Delivery and Guided Configuration of Servers and Hypervisor Software for Innovation Centre 7 (IC7) / Weighting: 200 Quality criterion - Name: Technical Support under the Contract / Weighting: 200 Price - Weighting: 400 Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home Tenderers remain responsible for all costs and expenses incurred by them or by any third party acting under instructions from the Tenderer in connection with taking part in this procurement, regardless of whether such costs arise as a direct or indirect consequence of any amendments made to the procurement documents by the University at any time. The University reserves the right to vary or change all or any part of the basis of the procedures for the procurement process at any time or not to proceed with the proposed procurement at all. Indeed, the University does not bind itself to accept the highest scoring or any tender. Tenderers will be subject to a financial assessment to evidence that they have an acceptable level of financial standing to deliver a contract of the size and complexity of the Contract for the Supply, Delivery and Guided Configuration of Servers and Hypervisor Software for Innovation Centre 7 (IC7). Note: When requested by the University, Tenderers will be required to provide a copy of their audited accounts for the last two years or if this cannot be supplied, the supporting evidence detailed in either 4.1(a), (b) or (c) on page 42 of the ITT. In conjunction with the above, the University will undertake a Creditsafe credit report in respect of the Tenderer. Tenderers may be excluded from the process where their Creditsafe Credit Rating is 29 out of 100 or below. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Description The Design and Build of Innovation Centre 7 (IC7) is part funded from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the England 2014-2020 European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) Growth Programme. The Servers and Hypervisor Software are also part funded by ERDF. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe9d1f65-62bf-4628-a79b-2d9146484193 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Sep 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | 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 | KEELE UNIVERSITY | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Stoke-on-Trent | | Postcode | ST5 5BG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC | | Local authority | Newcastle-under-Lyme | | Electoral ward | Keele | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle-under-Lyme | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 48517000 - IT software package - 48822000 - Computer servers - 50312000 - Maintenance and repair of computer equipment ## Release History - 14 Jun 2021 at 16:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe9d1f65-62bf-4628-a79b-2d9146484193 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe9d1f65-62bf-4628-a79b-2d9146484193 14th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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