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title: "19 003 Provision of Hardware and Software Support and Maintenance for Cisco UCS Servers"
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buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# 19 003 Provision of Hardware and Software Support and Maintenance for Cisco UCS Servers

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db330b59-be5a-4d58-b062-452ebbde51e6

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## Summary

The Cheshire East Borough Council is seeking bids for a contract titled "19 003 Provision of Hardware and Software Support and Maintenance for Cisco UCS Servers." This tender is classified under services, specifically in the office and computing machinery sector. The procurement method is open, allowing for broad participation, and the tender is currently in the active stage. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 25th November 2019. This contract is valued at £75,000 and is located in the North West region of England, with the service delivery period commencing on 16th December 2019 and concluding on 15th December 2020.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in IT and telecommunications support. Businesses capable of providing hardware and software maintenance services will find this contract aligns well with their offerings. By participating in this procurement, suitable candidates can expand their client base and enhance their reputations by securing government contracts within the public sector.

## Notice

Cheshire East Borough Council on behalf of itself and Cheshire West and Chester BC have a requirement for a 1 year SmartNet Support 365 contract with 2 x 12 month option to extend for 2 Cisco Arrays detailed within the specification in the enclosed documents. Submissions must be received via The Chest https://www.The-Chest.org.uk Please note you are required to register, express an interest in DN446515 and download the Request For Quotation (RFQ) documentation and upload the completed RFQ documentation by the deadline Additional information: Please note you are required to register, express an interest in DN446515 and download the Request For Quotation (RFQ) documentation and upload the completed RFQ documentation by the deadline

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0021b5c-3335-4120-801e-86d25bd6bb54 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2019 - 15 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SANDBACH |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW11 1HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Sandbach Town |
| Westminster constituency | Congleton |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2019 at 16:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0021b5c-3335-4120-801e-86d25bd6bb54

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0021b5c-3335-4120-801e-86d25bd6bb54
  8th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/
- https://www.The-Chest.org.uk

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