Award

2U quad node Supermicro Compute chassis

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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26 Jul 2024 at 09:43

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has awarded a contract for "2U quad node Supermicro Compute chassis" under the industry category of Servers (CPV code 48820000). The lead procurement stage was the Award, with the process initiated via selective procurement as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 25th March 2024 and is set to end on 25th July 2024, with the award published on 26th July 2024. The goods will be delivered to the postal code B15 2TT in Birmingham, England, and the contract holds a value of £36,780 GBP.

This tender opportunity is particularly conducive to business growth for suppliers in the IT hardware sector, specifically those specialising in high-performance compute chassis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-suited to compete, given the procurement's suitability requirements and the characteristics of the awardee, XMA Limited, an SME itself. This tender can open pathways for further collaboration and contracts with academic institutions, enhancing market credibility and portfolio strength.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2U quad node Supermicro Compute chassis

Notice Description

2U quad node Supermicro Compute chassis

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-75166f5d-b488-44ed-a370-02a55ac8b44e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/807dc818-7875-4290-b61e-1e6e8fad7e7f
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48820000 - Servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,780 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,650 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2024 - 25 Jul 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

XMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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