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title: "Supply, Delivery, Installation and Maintenance of a Number of Compute Servers"
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# Supply, Delivery, Installation and Maintenance of a Number of Compute Servers

Buyer: MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ffbfa77c-b4b1-4ade-ae10-ba2de523e39d

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## Summary

The Medicines Discovery Catapult Services Limited is inviting tenders for the supply, delivery, installation, and maintenance of compute servers. This procurement process, classified under the goods category of office and computing machinery, is taking place in the North West of the United Kingdom, specifically at Alderley Park in Cheshire. The tender closes on 12 December 2018, with the contract period commencing on 13 February 2019 and running until 13 February 2022. The procurement method is through a limited competitive quotation process, adhering to below-threshold requirements and subject to funder approval.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the technology and IT sectors, to expand their services. Companies that specialise in the provision of computing machinery, installation services, and maintenance are well-positioned to compete for this tender. With the expectation of a three-year warranty and a responsive maintenance period following installation, suppliers can also leverage this contract to establish long-term relationships and showcase their capabilities in supporting the Medicines Discovery Catapult Services Limited.

## Notice

This Invitation to Tender (ITT) has been issued by MDC for the Supply, Delivery, Installation and Maintenance of a Number of Compute Servers. The Number of Compute Servers is to be supplied and delivered to the MDC premises at Alderley Park in Cheshire or to a second location within the North West of the UK. MDC require the supply, delivery and installation of a Number of Compute Servers by the end of March 2019. Once the Number of Compute Servers has been installed to the satisfaction of MDC a three (3) year warranty and a reactive onsite maintenance period will commence. Tender submissions shall be based on the Contract appendix 1. The purchase of the Number of Compute Servers is subject to the approval of MDC funders, as such the Tenderer accepts and acknowledges that by issuing this Tender MDC shall not be bound to accept any Tender; and reserves the right not to conclude a Contract for the Supply, Delivery, Installation and Maintenance of a Number of Compute Servers for which Tenders are invited.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30548488-1efd-420f-9fbe-d559eb2a796b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2019 - 13 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | MACCLESFIELD |
| Post town | Stockport |
| Postcode | SK10 4TG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Chelford |
| Westminster constituency | Tatton |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VESPER TECHNOLOGIES |

## 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

- 14 Feb 2019 at 14:39 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30548488-1efd-420f-9fbe-d559eb2a796b
- 14 Feb 2019 at 14:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30548488-1efd-420f-9fbe-d559eb2a796b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30548488-1efd-420f-9fbe-d559eb2a796b
  14th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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