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title: "19 003 Provision of Hardware and Software Support and Maintenance for Cisco UCS Servers"
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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-f0069fa2-4870-4ff3-a98e-327e618ae97c

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## Summary

Cheshire East Borough Council is seeking tenders for the provision of hardware and software support and maintenance for Cisco UCS Servers through a two-year SmartNet Support 365 contract, with an option to extend for another year. This procurement has a total estimated value of £75,000 and is categorised under software package and information systems, as well as repair and maintenance services. The tender period will conclude on 21st October 2019, with the contract expected to commence on 5th November 2019 and run until 4th November 2021. This open procurement method allows all qualified suppliers to participate.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their business offerings. Companies that specialize in IT support, software maintenance, or telecom services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, enabling them to build a long-term relationship with local government. Successfully securing this contract may not only provide a solid revenue stream but also enhance the company's profile within the public sector.

## Notice

Cheshire East Borough Council on behalf of itself and Cheshire West and Chester BC have a requirement for a 2 year SmartNet Support 365 contract with 1 x 12 month options 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, download the Request For Quotation (RFQ) documentation and upload the completed RFQ documentation by the deadline Additional information: Submissions must be received via The Chest https://www.The-Chest.org.uk Please note you are required to register, express an interest, 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/0242bfbe-0b0d-425b-bfcc-dd50156d2665 |
| 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 | 9 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Nov 2019 - 4 Nov 2021 |
| 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

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2019 at 15:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0242bfbe-0b0d-425b-bfcc-dd50156d2665

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0242bfbe-0b0d-425b-bfcc-dd50156d2665
  9th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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