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Contract for the Supply of a VMWare Cluster to the University of Birmingham

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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13 Apr 2022 at 07:51

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has recently awarded a contract for the supply of a VMWare Cluster, valued at £970,102.46. This procurement falls under the computer equipment and supplies industry category and was initiated via a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 10th March 2022, with the execution of the contract set to commence on 11th March and last until 31st May 2022. The contract was formally awarded on 11th March 2022, and the award was published on 13th April 2022.

This opportunity presents a substantial prospect for businesses involved in IT equipment and service provision, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) due to the stated suitability for SMEs. Companies with expertise in computer hardware, virtualisation technology, and managed IT services would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. Moreover, organisations that can showcase efficiency in delivering technology solutions to educational institutions would benefit from engaging in this sector.

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Notice Title

Contract for the Supply of a VMWare Cluster to the University of Birmingham

Notice Description

Contract for the Supply of a VMWare Cluster to the University of Birmingham. Made as a call off to FRAM420/18

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4794c48c-e9f0-4e92-aae4-1a9a235fcc2c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8913d034-189c-42d7-9ac0-bcc4417174cc
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

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£970,102 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£808,418 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2022 - 31 May 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
Karen Aird
Contact Email
k.aird@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

PROLINX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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