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DDaT25590 - Procurement of Ceph Storage

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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30 Dec 2025 at 12:57

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "DDaT25590 - Procurement of Ceph Storage" was managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, England. This contract, valued at £1,559,802.86 excluding VAT, falls under the hardware industry category. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, using a call-off from the LUPC SSSNA framework agreement, specifically Lot 2. The contract was awarded to Dell Corporation Ltd on 24 December 2025, with the contract period running from 29 December 2025 to 31 March 2031. The completed contract involved a supplier ranked top in the applicable framework and was suitable for SMEs. The procurement has now reached the award stage and was published on 30 December 2025.

This procurement facilitated significant opportunities for businesses that provide hardware solutions, particularly those involved in storage technologies. While the contract has already been awarded, the procurement method of direct award via a framework highlights potential growth avenues for businesses that can secure similar framework agreements. Firms positioned to supply high-tech storage solutions and support services would be well-suited to engage in future tender processes of this nature, especially those that fit within or can expand into the public sector supply chains.

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Notice Title

DDaT25590 - Procurement of Ceph Storage

Notice Description

***PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOTIFICATION OF AN AWARDED CONTRACT AND NOT A TENDER OPPORTUNITY*** This requirement is for the procurement of Ceph Storage and associated support and has been sourced via a direct award against the top ranked supplier of Lot 2 of LUPC SSSNA framework (ITS4043 SU). The value of this requirement is PS1,559,802.86 excluding VAT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c02c79ab-e5aa-4647-901b-0854a52bc289
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1f4b1e3-c15a-47f3-ab48-a81a4eb3f548
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,559,802 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,559,802 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
29 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2031 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ddatprocurement@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

DELL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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