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Support and Maintenance of UEA's data storage infrastructure that underpins IT services and data

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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02 Sep 2024 at 10:26

Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia (UEA) has completed the award stage for the tender titled "Support and Maintenance of UEA's data storage infrastructure that underpins IT services and data," classified under the database systems industry category. This procurement process was geared towards renewing UEA's support contract for their storage software and hardware. The contract, starting from 1st August 2024 and ending on 31st July 2025, was awarded to SCI Limited. Situated in Norwich (NR4 7TJ), UEA followed university regulations for competitive bids to select the supplier.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in database systems and storage management software. Large enterprises capable of providing robust IT support and maintenance services would be well-suited to compete in such contracts. Companies with expertise in maintaining and updating data storage infrastructure can leverage successful award outcomes to build credibility and secure further procurement opportunities within the education sector.

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Notice Title

Support and Maintenance of UEA's data storage infrastructure that underpins IT services and data

Notice Description

To renew UEA's support contract for storage software and hardware for the upcoming year. Without this in place, the University are not legally entitled to run and keep up-to-date our data storage infrastructure. A single action tender has been undertaken.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9c595ae7-6726-4004-9759-9b57c0c4766b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfc5fc96-daa3-4114-913a-c2eb95b91f2d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Competitive bids were sought in accordance to university regulations
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48610000 - Database systems

48782000 - Storage management software package

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 6-12 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
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

SCI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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