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Server Hardware plus 36 months licensing including Maintenance and Support

UNIVERSITY OF KEELE

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Award

19 Nov 2025 at 12:32

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Keele has awarded a contract titled "Server Hardware plus 36 months licensing including Maintenance and Support" in the technology sector, specifically for server supplies. The procurement aimed to purchase Fujitsu Nutanix Hardware, with a contract value of £191,303. This procurement was conducted under a selective method through a call-off from the SUPC, SSSNA Framework Agreement. Situated in England, with deliveries to postal code ST5 5BG, the procurement process has moved from the award stage to completion as of 19th November 2025. The contract runs from the 1st of September 2025 to the 31st of August 2028. ET Works Ltd, a large supplier based in Walford On Thames, has been selected as the successful provider.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for large tech companies with the capability to supply server hardware and provide long-term licensing and maintenance services. Companies engaged in the IT infrastructure sector stand in a prime position to leverage such tenders to expand their portfolio and establish long-term client relationships in the academic sector. Being part of a framework agreement calls for competitive pricing and reliable service delivery, which are essential for companies looking to collaborate in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Server Hardware plus 36 months licensing including Maintenance and Support

Notice Description

Fujitsu Nutanix Hardware plus 36 months licensing including Maintenance and support. Call off under the SUPC, SSSNA Framework Agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-126c8d46-f47e-4fdc-9ee8-bcd54eea6761
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fac23fee-e809-4336-9184-114ffff9d59f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48820000 - Servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£191,303 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£191,303 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
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 KEELE
Contact Name
Leanne Fryer
Contact Email
l.fryer@keele.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01782 733787

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
ST5 5BG
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Electoral Ward
Keele
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle-under-Lyme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ET WORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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