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Redhat Enterprise Linux Renewal 2024-25

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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24 Jul 2024 at 14:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has concluded the procurement process for the renewal of their Red Hat Enterprise Linux Academic Server for the period 2024-2025. The procurement, classified under the information technology services industry (CPV 72222300), was finalised and awarded to OCF Limited on 23rd February 2024. The contract, valued at £58,370.93, will commence on 22nd February 2024 and end on 30th September 2025, with a focus on services at their Edgbaston location in Birmingham (postcode B15 2TT). The procurement utilized a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, ensuring that the tender process was streamlined and focused on qualified bidders.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in IT services, particularly those offering Linux server management and support. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) with experience in the academic sector and capabilities in self-support and smart management solutions would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. The emphasis on SMEs underscores the university’s commitment to engaging agile and specialised service providers to meet their technological needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Redhat Enterprise Linux Renewal 2024-25

Notice Description

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Academic Server, Self-support (16 sockets) (Up to 1 guest) with Smart Management + Satellite- 1 Year

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84518faa-0f18-4d30-9822-9648ea0d3c8f
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,045 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,370 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
22 Feb 2024 - 30 Sep 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OCF

Further Information

Notice Documents

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