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title: "4 Cisco Blade Servers & support (CAE) for RPA BPS Platform"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c73110d5-53b7-4e8c-904d-e6890faf8fa0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
published: "2021-11-05"
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# 4 Cisco Blade Servers & support (CAE) for RPA BPS Platform

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c73110d5-53b7-4e8c-904d-e6890faf8fa0

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which has awarded a contract titled "4 Cisco Blade Servers & support (CAE) for RPA BPS Platform." This contract falls under the information technology services category and is based in the South East of the United Kingdom, specifically with delivery to a location in GU14 0LH. The procurement method utilised was selective, operating as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £83,828, and the contract period commenced on 1st October 2018 and concluded on 30th September 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those capable of providing hardware and support for RPA (Robotic Process Automation) solutions. Companies with expertise in supplying advanced server technology and related services would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders similar to this one. The procurement process was not open to SMEs or VCSEs, indicating that larger entities may have a competitive advantage in this market segment.

## Notice

Contract award 4 Cisco Blade Servers & support (CAE) for RPA BPS Platform

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab85f707-c783-4636-a9a1-10a00a7e4e50 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £83,828 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £83,828 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EUROPEAN ELECTRONIQUE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2021 at 14:13 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab85f707-c783-4636-a9a1-10a00a7e4e50
- 17 Aug 2020 at 15:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab85f707-c783-4636-a9a1-10a00a7e4e50

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab85f707-c783-4636-a9a1-10a00a7e4e50
  5th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bb49c0ed-46c6-4c3d-a36e-af576c8a9ea4
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a28ed861-65fd-48f5-9a3b-61889f891740
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c90e142f-6c0a-4a91-af95-4b76b4c811c0
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e0c8638f-f9ae-4607-8244-ef7f759737e2
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/604c31f0-9b66-4d5f-9237-b379330be679
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