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title: "ESX Host RAM Upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d588f099-b3ec-4f54-a6a2-40a24d14c91e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2019-11-07"
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# ESX Host RAM Upgrade

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d588f099-b3ec-4f54-a6a2-40a24d14c91e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "ESX Host RAM Upgrade" is conducted by Durham County Council, a key buyer located in Durham, England. This initiative falls under the goods category with a classification related to servers (CPV code 48820000). The tender was completed on 5th November 2019, concluding the tender period, while the awarded contract is effective from 14th November 2019 and will last until 13th November 2024. The contract value amounts to £11,053, and the procurement method employed was a direct award.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in IT hardware, particularly those capable of supplying server components. Companies with experience in direct sales to public sector clients may find this tender particularly beneficial. As described, the scale of the requirement suggests that medium to large suppliers, like Dell Corporation, who can efficiently meet the specifications and delivery timelines will be well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders in this area.

## Notice

Direct award via Link: Solutions IT - SBS / 16 / CR / WAB / 8723 Additional information: Direct Award

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74c5ca52-cb24-483f-9906-1eab28531004 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 14 Nov 2019 - 13 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,053 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,053 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DELL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48820000 - Servers

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2019 at 16:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74c5ca52-cb24-483f-9906-1eab28531004

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74c5ca52-cb24-483f-9906-1eab28531004
  7th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk

## Provenance

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