Infrastructure & End User Computing Refresh

East Durham CollegecontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-065385Procurement Act 2023SME suitableclosed for bids
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Estimated value

goods

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

2

0 awarded

Published

25 Mar 2026

Deadline 02 Apr 2026

Description

As part of this procurement, suppliers are requested to provide a comprehensive financial proposal for the full list of equipment outlined in this tender, based on a three (3) year lease agreement. The proposal must include a monthly payment profile covering the entire lease period, with all costs-such as hardware, warranty, support, and any associated service fees-fully itemised and included in the monthly figure. At the conclusion of the 36 month lease term, the organisation must retain full ownership of all supplied equipment, with no residual or balloon payment due. Suppliers should ensure that their lease offering is compliant with public sector procurement standards and includes clear terms regarding early termination, replacement of faulty equipment, and continuity of warranty throughout the full lease duration. This tender invites suppliers to provide, deliver, complete infrastructure and end user computing refresh, encompassing virtualisation servers, core network switching, and a range of desktop, laptop, and all in one devices. The solution must deliver a resilient and secure platform capable of supporting modern workloads and organisational operational needs. All server hardware must include a minimum of four (4) years advanced parts replacement warranty, while all end user computing devices must include a minimum of one (1) year warranty. To comply with the organisation's security standards, all supplied systems must incorporate Trusted Platform Module (TPM) technology to support hardware rooted security functions and secure device management. In line with sustainability objectives, suppliers must ensure that all hardware is delivered using reduced or recyclable packaging, and sustainable procurement.

Scope

Reference
EDC/IT/2526
Total value
£250,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
05 Apr 2026 to 31 Mar 2029
Main category
goods
CPV classifications
30200000
Contract locations
North East England, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Priceprice60.00%
Qualityquality40.00%

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
23 Mar 2026, 11:59 pm
Submission deadline
02 Apr 2026, 11:00 am
Submission address
Please submit all tenders to:- joanne.wilson@eastdurham.a.cuk Procurement@eastdurham.ac.uk **PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO CLARIFICATIONS ANSWERED BETWEEN 23RD - 27TH FEBRUARY**
Electronic submission
No
Procedure
Open procedure

Lots · 2 total

Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.

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LotTitleEst. valueStatus
1Computer Hardwareactive
2Serversactive