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Pure Storage Flashblade -E System

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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17 Jan 2025 at 13:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Pure Storage Flashblade -E System was conducted by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and facilitated by UK Shared Business Services Limited. This procurement, valued at £2,466,624.91, falls under the "Network equipment" category as per the CPV classification. The procurement employed a selective method via a mini competition under the Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA), specifically Reseller Lot 5. The contract was awarded to XMA Limited on 15 January 2025 with the contract period commencing on 17 January 2025 and concluding on 31 March 2030. The primary delivery location for this contract is Swindon, England (SN2 1FF). The procurement process has now reached the award stage.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies with expertise in providing network equipment and related solutions. Large businesses similar in scale to XMA Limited, which focus on storage and server solutions, would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. By engaging in such high-value contracts, businesses can expand their client base and enhance their market presence in the technology and network equipment industry.

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Notice Title

Pure Storage Flashblade -E System

Notice Description

*** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION *** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the provision of Pure Storage Flashblade -E System . This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) - Reseller Lot 5.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5c583e4c-67ac-4107-badb-a13849ea1ab5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4e991ee-54ee-47e3-a384-fcb9988a8efe
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32420000 - Network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,466,624 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,466,624 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
17 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XMA

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