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2659/MH - AMRC Data Centre Renewal

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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20 Oct 2020 at 10:31

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield recently completed a procurement process for the contract titled "2659/MH - AMRC Data Centre Renewal". This project falls within the goods category, specifically focusing on servers. The procurement was carried out through a selective method, involving a call-off from the Servers, Storage & Solutions National Agreement framework, with a total value of £500,000. The contract period is set to commence on 16th October 2020 and will run until 15th October 2025. The location for the delivery addresses is within Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The award for the contract was made on 12th October 2020, and no expressions of interest were necessary for this tender.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in the growing field of data centre services and solutions. Companies with expertise in server technology and data management would be well-suited to compete, particularly those capable of providing innovative solutions aligned with the needs of the University of Sheffield. The long-term contract duration may also encourage businesses to explore partnerships or investment in new technologies to meet the evolving demands of the data centre sector.

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Notice Title

2659/MH - AMRC Data Centre Renewal

Notice Description

The University identified the need to refresh two data centres, based at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC). The contract was awarded via Direct Award under Lot 3a of the Servers, Storage & Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) framework - reference no. ITS4031 SU. No expressions of interest are required, nor can be processed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-57bf09a6-a813-497d-8716-658438821ab1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b197e901-3a06-40f6-9a7d-b673d0641b59
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48820000 - Servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£508,024 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
15 Oct 2020 - 15 Oct 2025 Over 5 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 SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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