Award

Emerald Rapids Servers

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Award

19 Sep 2024 at 08:28

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham recently completed a procurement process for "Emerald Rapids Servers" under the industry category of Computer Servers (CPV: 48822000). This selective procurement utilised a call-off from a framework agreement for a total value of £722,306 and was awarded to Lenovo Global Technologies UK Limited. The procurement stage is currently at the Award stage, having been officially awarded on 14th September 2024, with the contract period set from 13th May 2024 to 13th May 2025. The servers will be delivered to B15 2TT, Birmingham, England.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in computer servers and related technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, particularly those experienced in delivering high-value technology solutions to academic institutions. The selective procurement method highlights the need for proven capabilities in executing sizeable framework agreements, making it an attractive venture for established suppliers looking to expand their client base in the higher education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Emerald Rapids Servers

Notice Description

Emerald Rapids Servers

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-271ac2ed-15e6-4ef0-a5b0-8ccb9a13e742
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/317c611b-0df9-4322-8599-a96bdbccb25c
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

48822000 - Computer servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£722,306 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£722,306 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
12 May 2024 - 13 May 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
Richard Holmes
Contact Email
r.holmes@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01214143344

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

LENOVO GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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