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GB-Lincoln: 335 - Server Blades

UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN

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23 Apr 2021 at 09:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Lincoln has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of server blades and related equipment valued at £200,000. This tender, titled "GB-Lincoln: 335 - Server Blades," falls within the data-processing machines industry category and was conducted under the Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium's 'Server Storage and Solutions National Agreement' framework. The procurement process has now reached completion, with the contract period set to commence on 26th April 2021 and conclude on 26th July 2021. The procurement was located in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in supplying IT hardware and associated services, particularly those specialising in server and data-processing solutions. Companies that compete in this space, including both large and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in installation support and equipment provision, would be well-placed to leverage this opportunity. As the contract was awarded to Softcat plc, those in similar sectors may consider focusing on partnerships or superior offerings to enhance their competitiveness in future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Lincoln: 335 - Server Blades

Notice Description

The University were looking to replace some of its Server Equipment which had become old and had reaching its end of life. The University were therefore looking for a supplier that will be able to provide the items listed within the Pricing Document which included rack mount servers, associated & supporting equipment, and some professional services to offer advice and support with the installation. Additional information: This opportunity was issued under the Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium's (SUPC's) 'Server Storage and Solutions National Agreement' framework. All organisations under lot 4 were invited to submit a quoted price for the equipment being purchased.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aef65e1f-80fd-49e7-bc97-93dc1b61efcf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce2a5506-fd65-411a-90b6-8410303443ee
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)

48800000 - Information systems and servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
25 Apr 2021 - 26 Jul 2021 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
UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN
Contact Name
Vasos Melides
Contact Email
vmelides@lincoln.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01522837188

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN6 7TS
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Boultham
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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