Award

Tape Library Infrastructure

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Award

24 Jul 2018 at 11:56

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has completed a procurement process for the "Tape Library Infrastructure" project, classified under network infrastructure (CPV code 32424000). The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation, and the contract, valued at £87,638.68, commenced on 12th July 2018 and will conclude on 12th July 2023. The procurement stage is complete, having concluded with the announcement of the awarded contract on 6th July 2018, which was officially published on 24th July 2018. The delivery address for the project is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses in technology and network infrastructure, particularly those specialising in hardware and system solutions. Companies that can provide similar goods and services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. Engaging in this sector could enhance business growth, as increased demand for advanced infrastructure solutions continues across various organisations, particularly educational institutions like the University of Birmingham.

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Notice Title

Tape Library Infrastructure

Notice Description

Tape Library Infrastructure

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b7208b77-d559-4c27-b16f-9cacfa2a87c5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd3724fb-202f-4f77-bb5d-5f9e6b6b7a24
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32424000 - Network infrastructure

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£87,638 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20187 years ago
Contract Period
11 Jul 2018 - 12 Jul 2023 Over 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Thomas Hasson
Contact Email
t.r.hasson@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0121 414 2890

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
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MIDLAND COMPUTER SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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