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Provision of a remote access cluster and an additional cluster for larger capacity

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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29 Nov 2021 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has completed a tender process titled "Provision of a remote access cluster and an additional cluster for larger capacity". This procurement falls under the computer equipment and supplies industry and was based in Birmingham, England. The contract, initiated as a call-off from a framework agreement, had a total value of £199,452, with a minimum value of £166,210. The tender period concluded on 28th November 2021, and the contract went into effect from 29th November 2021, lasting until 10th January 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in computer equipment and services, particularly those capable of providing high-performance computing solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly accessible, given the procurement's focus on encouraging SME participation. Companies with expertise in scaling computing infrastructure to support educational environments or those able to supply large quantities of hardware could be well-positioned to benefit from this contract.

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Notice Title

Provision of a remote access cluster and an additional cluster for larger capacity

Notice Description

Providing a remote access cluster allowing student access to high specification computers. Providing an additional cluster of 80 computers in Mechanical Engineering building to increase capacity for larger student intake. Made as a call off to FRAM445/19

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2bb854ae-75a0-43f3-a3b4-e3288f71eafe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46d8fa88-0c8b-40bc-af6b-fe17e70a1549
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


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£199,452 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£166,210 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
29 Nov 2021 - 10 Jan 2022 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 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

CDW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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