Award

Off-site Storage and Retrieval

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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Award

28 Oct 2024 at 11:17

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia has awarded a contract for "Off-site Storage and Retrieval" services for their Main Library Research Reserve Material. This procurement falls under the industry category of storage units (CPV: 39173000) and is located in Norwich, England, with postal code NR4 7TJ. The procurement process, which was a single tender action below the threshold, concluded on 23rd September 2024, and the contract period commenced on 1st October 2024, running through to 30th September 2026. The award notice was published on 28th October 2024, marking the completion stage of this process.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specializing in storage and retrieval services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the procurement method was designed with SME suitability in mind. Companies experienced in handling large-scale storage operations will find this contract particularly beneficial for business growth. Archive-Vault Limited, a large-scale enterprise, has been awarded this contract, indicating a preference for suppliers with robust infrastructure and capabilities in providing comprehensive off-site storage solutions. Businesses in the storage industry looking to expand their client base should look for similar procurement opportunities from large institutions like universities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Off-site Storage and Retrieval

Notice Description

Off-site storage and retrieval service for UEA Main Library Research Reserve Material. A single action tender has been undertaken.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-80ecd93a-2f0c-4ed1-bb5b-1b016b7458c1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f451bfc9-5559-4b92-9b17-d189c5f2480a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39173000 - Storage units

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 1-2 years
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
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARCHIVE-VAULT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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