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PowerEdge R660 Server

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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06 Aug 2024 at 08:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has completed a procurement process for the acquisition of a PowerEdge R660 Server. Classified under the industry category of servers (CPV: 48820000), this tender was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The process began with a tender period ending on 13th April 2024, with the contract running from 14th April 2024 to 14th May 2024. The procurement location is Birmingham, B15 2TT, and the awarded value is £23,217.45. The award stage was finalised on 15th April 2024, with the notification published on 6th August 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in the supply and maintenance of server technologies. Given its specific requirement for a PowerEdge R660 Server, businesses with a strong track record in IT hardware supply would be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, leveraging a framework agreement method implies that the winning supplier, Prolinx Limited, was sourced from a pre-approved list, ensuring a streamlined and competitive procurement process. This kind of procurement can offer long-term growth potential through sustained relationships with reputable institutions like the University of Birmingham.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PowerEdge R660 Server

Notice Description

PowerEdge R660 Server

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9b3012d4-674e-42f7-bde8-b51a7884798f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f9e64fa-a76f-49b6-83d3-98814e43233c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£23,217 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,217 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2024 - 14 May 2024 30 days
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

PROLINX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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