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title: "Invitation to Tender (\"ITT\") for the supply and support of server infrastructure, including compute servers, storage systems, and backup solutions."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055140"
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buyer: "NEW COLLEGE SWINDON"
published: "2025-06-20"
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# Invitation to Tender ("ITT") for the supply and support of server infrastructure, including compute servers, storage systems, and backup solutions.

Buyer: NEW COLLEGE SWINDON  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055140

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## Summary

New College Swindon has initiated a tender for the supply and support of server infrastructure, specifically targeting sectors such as supercomputers, system support services, and network equipment. The main procurement category is goods, and the procurement method is an open competition, allowing for broad participation. The tender, titled "Invitation to Tender for the supply and support of server infrastructure," is situated in Swindon, United Kingdom. Key deadlines are set with the enquiry period ending on 7th July 2025, and tender submissions closing on 10th July 2025 at 14:00. The contract is to start on 15th July 2025 and is expected to conclude by 9th September 2025. The budget allocated for this procurement process is £85,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in computer equipment, network infrastructure, and support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as indicated by the suitability criteria. Businesses with expertise in server infrastructure and maintenance can leverage this opportunity to expand their client base by fulfilling New College Swindon's server and storage needs. With a focus on both price and quality, measured by lead time and specification compliance, well-prepared businesses can position themselves competitively for growth through this tender.

## Notice

The supply and support of server infrastructure, including compute servers, storage systems, and backup solutions. Specifically Cluster Compute Servers (Quantity: 3), SAN iSCSI Storage Device (Quantity as per Schedule 1), Backup Server (Quantity as per Schedule 1).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Description of options - Include enough information to understand the scope of the options and the circumstances in which they could be used.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034193-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2025 - 9 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,000 |
| Lots value | £85,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEW COLLEGE SWINDON |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN3 1AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Walcot and Park North |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
- 30211100 - Super computer
- 30211300 - Computer platforms
- 30233000 - Media storage and reader devices
- 30233100 - Computer storage units
- 32420000 - Network equipment
- 32421000 - Network cabling
- 32424000 - Network infrastructure
- 48820000 - Servers
- 48822000 - Computer servers
- 50312000 - Maintenance and repair of computer equipment
- 50312300 - Maintenance and repair of data network equipment
- 50324100 - System maintenance services
- 72250000 - System and support services
- 72253200 - Systems support services
- 72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

## Release History

- 20 Jun 2025 at 16:15 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034193-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034193-2025
  20th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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