Award

Start Up Server Equipment

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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Award

11 Dec 2024 at 14:47

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton has recently completed a procurement process for Start Up Server Equipment, classified under the "Information systems and servers" industry category. This direct award process, conducted under a call-off from a framework agreement, saw the university approach Dell Corporation Limited for a quotation. The procurement, valued at £34,998, began with the tender period ending on 3rd December 2024. The contract period for this award started on 10th December 2024 and will conclude on 7th January 2025. The delivery location for these goods is indicated by the postal code PO15 5TX.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in server equipment and information systems. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) could find this procurement particularly advantageous, given the suitability criteria that favour such organisations. Companies that can provide high-quality IT infrastructure solutions will be well-placed to compete in similar future tenders. The direct award to a reputable supplier like Dell also underscores the importance of established credentials and the ability to meet specific requirements swiftly.

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Notice Title

Start Up Server Equipment

Notice Description

The University of Southampton ("University") wishes to conduct a direct award process for the purchase of Start Up Server Equipment ("Goods/Services") to meet its requirements. The University has approached Dell ("Supplier") to obtain a quotation for the Goods/Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-242fd67d-d0b4-447b-a85a-a77dff4ad091
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e65c1ee-f29c-4c0c-93f8-3e6fac7117a4
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48800000 - Information systems and servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,998 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,998 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
10 Dec 2024 - 7 Jan 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 SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
Hannah Nash
Contact Email
procurement@soton.ac.uk
Contact Phone
02380595000

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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