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GPFS Server Replacement

THE CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY

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20 Aug 2020 at 14:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Ecology & Hydrology has completed a procurement process for the "GPFS Server Replacement" project, valued at £60,147. This contract falls under the main procurement category of goods and specifically involves mainframe hardware. The procurement method used was a single tender action, as it was below the threshold for competitive tendering. The contract period commenced on 24th August 2020 and is set to conclude by 27th November 2020. The location for delivery is Crowmarsh Gifford, Oxfordshire, England, with the procurement process being marked as award stage as of 21st August 2020.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses engaged in providing mainframe hardware and related technology solutions, particularly those capable of meeting specific software and configuration requirements. Companies with experience in hardware replacement and system support, especially those familiar with the needs of environmental or research institutions, would be well-suited to explore similar future contracts. The necessity for ongoing service in precise technical environments also creates avenues for businesses that focus on tailored technology implementations and customer-specific support.

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Notice Title

GPFS Server Replacement

Notice Description

This hardware is replacing existing storage infrastructure, and it has a specific software and configuration requirement, that will allow continued service to UKCEH staff.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2ba3c322-6dd1-40d9-8415-77535a0c7151
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb53601f-b359-4eaf-a499-5d792590945b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

30211200 - Mainframe hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,147 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,147 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
23 Aug 2020 - 27 Nov 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROWMARSH GIFFORD
Postcode
OX10 8BB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Benson & Crowmarsh
Westminster Constituency
Henley and Thame

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELL

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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