Maintenance and repair of computer equipment

Tender description

The London Underground Bakerloo lines’ signalling systems are controlled by dual Hewlett Packard A Series systems which range in age from approximately 25 - 35 years’ old. The proposed support contract will ask the Contractor to provide a remote third line support service for testing and fault finding, repair and replacement as instructed by LU Bakerloo Line signal engineers. Support shall be triggered by the LU sending a Request for quotation (RFQ) to the Contractor. The RFQ’s will cover several types of requirement including repair and calibration of hardware, response to technical query requiring a written response, supply of replacement hardware, a requirement for training and an annual obsolescence report. The London Underground Bakerloo lines’ signalling systems are controlled by dual Hewlett Packard A Series systems which range in age from approximately 25 - 35 years’ old. The systems are supported by a team of Company engineers with the experience and knowledge to carry out first and second line support and repair. The Company also has an inventory of spares for the systems held in store which with suitable testing can be released for signalling system and control repair. The proposed support contract will ask the Contractor to provide a remote third line support service for testing and fault finding, repair and replacement as instructed by LU Bakerloo Line signal engineers. Support shall be triggered by the LU sending a Request for quotation (RFQ) to the Contractor. The RFQ’s will cover several types of requirement including repair and calibration of hardware, response to technical query requiring a written response, supply of replacement hardware, a requirement for training and an annual obsolescence report.