End User Computing and Servers

Yorkshire Water are seeking suppliers of end-user computing, rugged devices and data centre hardware. The tender will be split into four 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 our 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 These services will be applicable/used across all lots and will include, but not be limited to, configuration, installation, build, asset tagging, build management, support, secure disposal of assets, provision of software, maintenance, distribution, installation and a range of other services. Yorkshire Water intend to appoint a minimum of two suppliers per lot as a result of this tender, with work being awarded on the basis of the best value for money offered by appointed resellers for the specificied requirements. The same suppliers might be awarded multiple lots and we reserve the right not to award any of the lots and merge lots together. The framework will have no committed monetary value. Individual requirements will be competed between the successful service providers, as they arise, and awarded to the reseller that provides the best overall value for money. Yorkshire Water will contract with a minimum of two resellers, for the purchase of Software, Hardware and associated Services. Yorkshire Water are seeking 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, remote workforce support including in the Yorkshire region, expertise to deliver projects and provide additional value add services.