Scope
Reference
CA16071
Description
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).
Total value (estimated)
- £85,000 excluding VAT
- £85,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 15 July 2025 to 9 September 2025
- 1 month, 26 days
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Description of options - Include enough information to understand the scope of the options and the circumstances in which they could be used.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 30211100 - Super computer
- 72253200 - Systems support services
- 50312300 - Maintenance and repair of data network equipment
- 50312000 - Maintenance and repair of computer equipment
- 50324100 - System maintenance services
- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
- 30233000 - Media storage and reader devices
- 32421000 - Network cabling
- 32420000 - Network equipment
- 30211300 - Computer platforms
- 72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services
- 30233100 - Computer storage units
- 72250000 - System and support services
- 48820000 - Servers
- 32424000 - Network infrastructure
- 48822000 - Computer servers
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
7 July 2025, 4:00pm
Tender submission deadline
10 July 2025, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
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Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Price |
Price | 60.0% |
| Lead Time and Specification Compliance | Lead Time and Specification Compliance |
Quality | 40.0% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
New College Swindon
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLQC-2725-XCGX
New College Drive, Queens Drive Campus
Swindon
SN3 1AH
United Kingdom
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)