Tender

Servers Storage Solutions National Agreement (1)

SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (SUPC)

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23 Aug 2021 at 14:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) is conducting a tender for the "Servers Storage Solutions National Agreement (1)" aimed at providing a framework for the procurement of servers and storage hardware, including advanced solutions like high-performance computing. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with an end date for submission set for 29 October 2021. This contract comprises items classified under Data-processing machines (hardware), with delivery locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The tender follows an open procurement method, offering a compliant route to market for potential suppliers.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data-processing technology and hardware, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer innovative server and storage solutions. Businesses providing related services or products, such as supercomputers, computer servers, network servers, and advanced storage media, should consider participation. Engaging in this process could enhance visibility and partnership opportunities within the public sector, contributing to overall business growth in the technology domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Servers Storage Solutions National Agreement (1)

Notice Description

The purpose of the agreement is to offer a framework to support institutions' in the procurement of servers and storage hardware, as well as solutions such as high performance computing or hyper-converged technology via a quick and compliant route to market.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0685ad92-1775-4c05-8599-d81b89864a27
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)

30211100 - Super computer

30233000 - Media storage and reader devices

30233100 - Computer storage units

30233140 - Direct-access storage devices (DASD)

30233141 - Redundant Array of Independent Disk (RAID)

30233150 - Optical-disk drives

30233180 - Flash memory storage devices

30234000 - Storage media

48782000 - Storage management software package

48820000 - Servers

48821000 - Network servers

48822000 - Computer servers

48823000 - File servers

48824000 - Printer servers

48825000 - Web servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 30 Mar 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (SUPC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG6 6BU
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Hillside
Westminster Constituency
Earley and Woodley

Further Information

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