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UoB HPE Server

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

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04 Feb 2025 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

The University Of Bedfordshire has completed the tender process for the procurement titled "UoB HPE Server" under the industry category of computer servers. This process falls under the "goods" procurement category. Located in Luton, England, the procurement process followed an open procedure under the below-threshold procurement method. Key dates include the tender period end on 31 January 2025 and the contract period from 4 February 2025 to 28 February 2025. The total contract value is £30,897.65, and the award was made to Specialist Computer Centres PLC.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the supply and servicing of computer servers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited for such tenders, given the open procurement method encouraging wider competition. Companies specialising in high-performance computer systems, network solutions, and IT infrastructure management can leverage this opportunity to secure contracts with higher education institutions, thereby expanding their clientele and market presence.

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Notice Title

UoB HPE Server

Notice Description

Servers and related items

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0917e6b3-4202-4303-95f7-ba2451abb367
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/474be907-81dd-4a7e-b731-1cc764051705
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48822000 - Computer servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,897 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,897 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2025 - 28 Feb 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 3JU
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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