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EMC Hardware Support

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)

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15 Apr 2025 at 10:28

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford has recently completed the procurement process for EMC Hardware Support, falling under the IT services industry category. This contract is geographically situated in Salford, England, with delivery to the postal code M5 4WT. The procurement followed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 11th April 2025 with the contract period set from 15th April 2025 to 15th April 2026. The contract, valued at £77,234.65, was awarded to INSIGHT DIRECT (UK) LTD and formally published on 15th April 2025.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those capable of providing specialist hardware support. Organisations like SMEs can particularly benefit from engaging in similar frameworks for future opportunities. With the procurement being selective and harnessing framework agreements, it suggests a stable and planned purchasing approach, ensuring reliable business for the supplier. Engaging with such tenders can help businesses gain credibility and experience in public procurement, fostering long-term partnerships with higher education institutions like the University of Salford.

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Notice Title

EMC Hardware Support

Notice Description

EMC Hardware Support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-53ba241f-6383-424d-9b7c-21e536a32b6c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73261629-2690-4ef0-944f-a9ed48e9cf0a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£77,234 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£77,234 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2025 - 15 Apr 2026 1-2 years
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 SALFORD(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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