Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
British Council
1 Redman Place, Stratford
London
E20 1JQ
Contact
Kevin Dumbarton
kevin.dumbarton@britishcouncil.org
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKI5 - Outer London – East and North East
Internet address(es)
Main address
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Supply of Servers globally to the British Council
Reference number
2022/S 000-004206
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 48800000 - Information systems and servers
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The British Council are looking to procure approximately 90 servers for a server refresh. We are looking for a global provider of business grade equipment, capable of delivering to British Council offices worldwide.It is anticipated that the contract will run for 12 months, but maybe extended by a further 2 x 12 month periods, to a maximum total of 36 months. Call-off of the indicative volume of 95 units will take place early in year one. Year two and three volumes are not yet known, but likely to be limited to small purchase covering break downs or small upgrades.
Section six. Complementary information
six.6) Original notice reference
Notice number: 2022/S 000-004206
Section seven. Changes
seven.1.2) Text to be corrected in the original notice
Section number
General update
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Following an revision to the server specification, the tender timelines have been extended as indicated in the Clarification published today.