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New Fibre Channel Storage Network Fabric Switches

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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12 May 2025 at 09:45

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England, located in Bristol, led a procurement process for "New Fibre Channel Storage Network Fabric Switches" using a call-off from the SSSNA Framework – Lot 5 (ITS4043SU). This procurement pertained to the software package and information systems industry, marked under the CPV code 48000000. The process reached the award stage on 17th March 2025, with a contract period from 18th March 2025 to 19th March 2025. The project's total value was £114,322.10 GBP, and the procurement method was selective, primarily targeted at small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in IT infrastructure. Companies proficient in delivering high-performance network solutions could leverage this tender to expand their market presence and establish a competitive edge in supplying cutting-edge fibre channel storage solutions. The procurement process endorsed suppliers like S3 Solid State Solutions T/A Trustmarque Solutions Limited, reflecting a collaborative framework agreement conducive to fostering innovative partnerships and driving technological advancements within the IT sector.

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Notice Title

New Fibre Channel Storage Network Fabric Switches

Notice Description

New Fibre Channel Storage Network Fabric Switches via SSSNA Framework - Lot 5 (ITS4043SU)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-464a98d3-285b-4832-8193-63792b4ed8cc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6baa2f6d-b8e0-4888-a072-df039d1aa1a4
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£114,322 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£114,322 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2025 - 19 Mar 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 THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

S3 SOLID STATE SOLUTIONS T/A TRUSTMARQUE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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