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Contract for NetApp FAS2720 Storage for The University of Birmingham

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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12 Apr 2022 at 14:21

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has initiated a procurement process for a contract titled "Contract for NetApp FAS2720 Storage," classified under the industry category of computer storage units. The procurement method was a direct award, with the contract period commencing on 11th February 2022 and concluding on 30th April 2022. The tender's value was set at £77,458.34, with a minimum value of £64,548.62. Notably, the procurement stage has reached completion, with the contractual agreement confirmed on 11th February 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT and computer services sector, particularly those specialising in storage solutions. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in providing advanced computer storage technologies would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The successful awarding of this contract to Q Associates Limited exemplifies the potential for growth within this industry, as it highlights the need for reliable suppliers in hardware procurement at established educational institutions.

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Notice Title

Contract for NetApp FAS2720 Storage for The University of Birmingham

Notice Description

Contract for NetApp FAS2720 Storage for The University of Birmingham

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6297d232-cac4-4a62-bf1d-48153e3f6f4b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32113f58-8fc3-4481-a175-57172e91e7a8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
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

30233100 - Computer storage units

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£77,458 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,548 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2022 - 30 Apr 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Q ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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