Yorkshire Water has gone out to tender with an AMP7 contract for end user computing and servers worth an estimated £22.7 million-plus in total.
The water company is seeking suppliers of end-user computing, rugged devices and data centre hardware. The contract is being tendered in four separate Lots:
Lot 1 - end user computing (including but not limited to laptops, desktops, peripherals, software and a range of other associated items / services)
Lot 2 - rugged devices / field devices ( including but not limited devices, software and peripherals suitable for the field workforce and a range of other items / services)
Lot 3 - data centre hardware including but not limited to servers, software, storage and network equipment- ad-hoc purchases (e.g.: routers, switches), major capital requirements (e.g. servers, storage, other infrastructure) and a range of other services / items
Lot 4 - maintenance and support
Services which will be applicable/used across all Lots, together with a range of other services, include:
- configuration
- installation
- build
- asset tagging
- build management
- support
- secure disposal of assets
- provision of software
- maintenance
- distribution
- installation
Yorkshire Water intends to appoint a minimum of two suppliers per Lot as a result of the tender, with work being awarded on the basis of the best value for money offered by appointed resellers for the specified requirements.
The utility is looking for suppliers who can demonstrate value for money, strong and extensive relationships with manufacturers to apply special pricing, excellent supply provision, market leading supply chain and delivery services, demonstrable experience of issue resolution, innovation and remote workforce support including in the Yorkshire region.
Initial contract term is three years with potential for further extension options.
Time limit for receipt of expressions of interest is 5th April 2021 – click here to access the tender documentation.
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