Award

DDaT21063 - Pure Storage Flash Blade 156TB Upgrade for UKRI STFC RAL

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

25 Feb 2021 at 09:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a contract awarded by UK Shared Business Services Limited for the purchase of a Pure Storage Flash Blade 156TB Upgrade and associated hardware support for the UK Research and Innovation Science and Technology Facilities Council at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Swindon, England. This contract, valued at £94,024.30, was procured through a selective method as a call-off from the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions Framework. The contract period spans from 31 March 2021 to 31 March 2026. The award notice was published on 25 February 2021, following the completion of the tender phase, which ended on 1 February 2021.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in computer equipment and IT services. Companies capable of providing high-quality IT solutions, particularly those with experience in hardware upgrades and support, would be well-suited to compete in future tender opportunities under similar frameworks. The contract highlights the need for both large-scale suppliers and SMEs in the technology sector to assist public organisations in enhancing their digital infrastructure.

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Notice Title

DDaT21063 - Pure Storage Flash Blade 156TB Upgrade for UKRI STFC RAL

Notice Description

***Please note this is an Award Notice, not a call for Competition*** This Contract is for the purchase of Pure Storage Flash Blade 156TB Upgrade and Hardware Support for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) site. This Contract was procured via the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions Framework following the Direct Award Procedure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5af0c477-6c8e-45cb-96da-5e6474128e25
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£94,024 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£94,024 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2026 Over 5 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
FM Procurement
Contact Email
fmprocurement@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793867005

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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