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Supply of Replacement BEAR management systems, backup clients and compute nodes to the University of Birmingham

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Award

04 Feb 2022 at 15:56

Summary of the contracting process

The tender for the supply of Replacement BEAR management systems, backup clients, and compute nodes has been awarded to OCF Data Limited by the University of Birmingham. This public procurement process falls under the miscellaneous computer equipment category and was executed as a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 10 January 2022 to 7 March 2022, with a total contract value of £1,055,031.76. The procurement process was completed on 4 February 2022, coinciding with the publication of the award notice.

This contract represents a great opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the technology sector, especially those specialising in computer equipment and management systems. Businesses with experience in providing IT solutions and capable of delivering substantial systems integration projects would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The focused requirements emphasise the need for technical expertise and reliable supply chain management, making it an attractive area for companies looking to expand their offerings in the higher education sector.

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Notice Title

Supply of Replacement BEAR management systems, backup clients and compute nodes to the University of Birmingham

Notice Description

Supply of Replacement BEAR management systems, backup clients and compute nodes to the University of Birmingham. Made as a call off to SC3818/15

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-30c5b333-f8d0-43a5-969f-1761d9d968e2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5961ba0b-b2ac-411b-8c9a-3718c20636e6
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

30236000 - Miscellaneous computer equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,055,031 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£879,193 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
10 Jan 2022 - 7 Mar 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

OCF DATA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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