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title: "Backup Servers"
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buyer: "THE COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Backup Servers

Buyer: THE COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e00fad6f-a427-4b3f-89fb-5e22d397205e

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## Summary

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is currently conducting a tender process for the supply of two backup servers, with a total contract value of £12,000. This procurement falls under the computer equipment and supplies category (CPV code: 30200000) and is located in Chester, North West England. The tender period is set to close on 5th December 2016, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 9th December 2016, lasting until 23rd December 2016. This is an open procurement process, allowing suppliers to compete on a price-only basis after meeting the Trust's mandatory requirements.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in computer hardware and related services to expand their business. Companies that can efficiently supply and deliver network infrastructure and computing equipment are particularly well-suited for this opportunity. Given the straightforward evaluation criteria focusing solely on price, businesses that can offer competitive pricing and meet the technical specifications are encouraged to participate in this procurement process.

## Notice

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (the Trust) is seeking to appoint a single supplier to supply two back up servers to the Trust. Full details of the specification are provided in the attachments area This opportunity will be evaluated on a price only basis. Two back up servers are required and your total offer price should be for 2 servers. Only suppliers that can meet the Trust's mandatory requirements and answer YES to Mandatory questions in the Technical envelope will be considered Additional information: All of the documentation is made available on the e-tendering portal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ebe4327-111b-486e-9cc3-d63264481bdc |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2016 - 23 Dec 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000 |
| 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 | THE COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH2 1UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Upton |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
- 32424000 - Network infrastructure

## Release History

- 30 Nov 2016 at 09:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ebe4327-111b-486e-9cc3-d63264481bdc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ebe4327-111b-486e-9cc3-d63264481bdc
  30th November 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ff27d262-4b39-4b28-9373-5e2e210da038
  Backup Server Specification
- http://www.nhssourcing.co.uk
  Link to eTendering site (for submitting tender)

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