Award

DDaT25003 - GridPP Tier-1 Tape Library TS1170

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

07 Feb 2025 at 13:11

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a contract for the provision of GridPP Tier-1 Tape Library TS1170, a supply and service engagement within the IT services category. The award, facilitated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, was made through a direct award on the Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) Lot 5 Framework. This procurement process, categorised under the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) code 72000000 for IT services, supports the infrastructure at OX11 0QX, with the contract commencing on 24 February 2025 and concluding on 23 March 2029. The award was officially notified on 7 February 2025, having been finalised on 27 January 2025.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for IT service providers specialising in server and storage solutions. SMEs may find this contract within their reach due to the selective nature of the procurement. The successful bidder, CDW Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in London, indicates the level of competition and professionalism required. Businesses situated within the IT sector, especially those experienced in framework agreements and capable of meeting precise supply and service requirements, would be well-placed to compete for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

DDaT25003 - GridPP Tier-1 Tape Library TS1170

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the provision of GridPP Tier-1 Tape Library TS1170 (Supply and Service). This Call-Off Contract has been sourced via Direct Award on the Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) Lot 5 Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8d3f5d7d-0771-448d-9e81-f73de8cf48ef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a96b2fb1-08a1-47be-9f14-bb78a5c8bd04
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,702,551 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,702,551 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2025 - 23 Mar 2029 4-5 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

CDW

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