Published date: 7 December 2017

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 22 December 2017

Contract summary

Industry

  • Hardware - 44316400

  • Software support services - 72261000

Location of contract

North West

Value of contract

£37,000 to £111,000

Procurement reference

20171207163019-35572

Published date

7 December 2017

Closing date

22 December 2017

Contract start date

1 March 2018

Contract end date

31 July 2018

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Other

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

Greater Manchester Combined Authority as the Contracting Authority for Greater Manchester Police ("GMP"). Is seeking to procure a "System monitoring, diagnosis and fault rectification service" for both hardware and software components of our Hewlett Packard Non Stop (NS1200) platforms.

There are 3 platforms requiring the support service:
a) Production,
b) Disaster Recovery (DR) ,
c) Development & Test.

The contract will be awarded in two lots one for hardware and the other for software support. GMP reserves the right to award the contract to one or more suppliers or just one supplier for both lots.

Bidders are not expected to communicate with any other persons at GMP Police concerning this tender, but will only allow clarifications through the Blue Light portal. Failure to comply with this requirement could result in disqualification from this and other future procurement processes. To register an interest you are required to log onto the Blue Light tendering portal, and download the relevant tender documents. Bidders are invited to study the requirements outlined in the tender documents and provide their best bid to meet the needs identified.
https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/supplier/publictenders?B=BLUELIGHT


About the buyer

Contact name

GMP Procurement

Address

Openshaw Complex, Lawton Street, Openshaw
Manchester
M11 2NS
ENG

Email

steven.ho@gmp.police.uk