Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bff-9799-7184-87e3-b9007ae54120/data-centre-hardware-installation-and-data-centre-consultancyengineer-support awarded GB open procedure # Data Centre Hardware Installation and Data Centre Consultancy/Engineer Support [Halton Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/halton-borough-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 26 Aug 2015 ## Who can bid - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender REQUEST FOR QUOTATION RFQ - Data Centre Hardware Installation and Data Centre Consultancy/Engineer Support This RFQ consists of two parts the first of which is the installation and appropriate configuration of the specified and recently purchased UCS and XTREMIO computer and storage hardware packs. These are to be installed and located within the authorities two data centre facilities within Runcorn and Widnes supporting and enhancing the required disaster recovery and business continuity requirements of the council. The second part of this RFQ is requesting an 'end to end design, planning and consultancy day rate linked to an estimation of the days required for the installation and or delivery of each aspect of this request. The solution must be easy to maintain, cost effective but most importantly provide the end user with the best possible experience. For each choice explain your theory behind your response and the long term benefits to HBC. It is essential all associated implementations and designs will integrate with co-located EMC VNX 5600 Unified Storage systems and EMC VPLEX Metro infrastructure, together with the integration of the new installation of UCS/XTREMIO hardware deployment defined within the first aspect of this RFQ. All final installations will be delivered with full documented Installation guides, together with documentation defining effective monitoring and maintenance plans. Additional information: Documents and Process being conducted via The Chest website portal Read full description ## CPV classification IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/ab18fe16-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Halton Borough Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/halton-borough-council) [Sector More IT services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/it-services) ## More tenders like this [Computer facilities management services – IT-tjänster · Kalmar Läns Museum · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-8774-723e-83a8-af2cae60c2ed/sweden-computer-facilities-management-services-it-tjanster) [Software implementation services – DNS - Metada Platform - licence a související implementační, konzultační, analytické a školicí služby · DIAMO, státní podnik · 36 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-8989-719a-85fd-f036dc09b9df/czechia-software-implementation-services-dns-metada-platform-licence-a-s) [IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support – Integrale ICT-dienstverlening · Stichting TWijs · 43 days left · 30 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-8078-70d7-8df3-40f25f4d83c5/netherlands-it-services-consulting-software-development-internet-and-suppor) [Software supply services – CRE\_2026\_092 Renouvellement des licences Varonis · CREOS Luxembourg S.A. · 27 days left · 15 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-411c-7086-9da9-540c2fa32c64/luxembourg-software-supply-services-cre-2026-092-renouvellement-des-licences) [Software supply services – Vergabe zur Ablösung der bestehenden SAP-Lösung im Bereich Personal · Westfälische Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0636-71ff-ab09-9dda4a94f77c/germany-software-supply-services-vergabe-zur-ablosung-der-bestehenden-sap-lo) [IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support – L-Bank - Europaweite Vergabe einer KI-gestützten Lösung zur Verarbeitung von Elterngeldanträgen und Nachweisen im Verhandlungsverfahren mit Teilnahmewettbewerb nach VgV · Landeskreditbank Baden-Württemberg - Förderbank - (L-Bank) · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-95b1-7144-aa3a-6e4de7a75864/germany-it-services-consulting-software-development-internet-and-support)