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title: "CP1928-20A AIX Server phase 2 DR"
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buyer: "DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-07-01"
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# CP1928-20A AIX Server phase 2 DR

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f4063d37-dd5d-4d65-93be-6938647bebb2

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Devon County Council, which is based in Exeter, United Kingdom, and pertains to the title "CP1928-20A AIX Server phase 2 DR." This project falls within the IT services category and is currently in the Award stage, following a direct procurement method. The contract, valued at £42,000, aims to supply an IBM Power9 Server Solution for disaster recovery for the Corporate FINEST application. The contract period commenced on 21st June 2021 and extends until 30th June 2025, following a tender period that concluded on 24th May 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in IT services, specifically those specialised in consulting, software development, and support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to engage in this procurement, as the buying organisation encourages their participation. Companies that can provide robust IT infrastructure solutions, especially in disaster recovery, will find this contract aligns well with their capabilities, opening avenues for growth in the public sector.

## Notice

Supply of an IBM Power9 Server Solution to provide Disaster Recovery protection for the Corporate FINEST application.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1eb07765-defc-4b3b-849e-2d7ffebe333a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 20 Jun 2021 - 16 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,000 |
| 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 | DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 4QD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Newtown and St Leonard's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2021 at 13:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1eb07765-defc-4b3b-849e-2d7ffebe333a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1eb07765-defc-4b3b-849e-2d7ffebe333a
  1st July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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