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Provision of a PowerStore

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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31 Jan 2025 at 14:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton has completed the procurement process for the provision of a PowerStore, supplied by Dell under the SSSNA - Servers, Storage & Solutions National Agreement Framework. This tender falls under the industry category of data-processing machines (hardware). The procurement stage is the award, with the contract commencing on 31st January 2025 and ending on 21st March 2025. Key dates included the tender period ending on 8th January 2025 and the award notice published on 31st January 2025. Delivery is to the University in Southampton, England, with the total contract value amounting to £155,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specializing in IT hardware solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this contract especially attractive due to its alignment with the SSSNA framework, which facilitates ease of market entry and scalability. Companies with expertise in delivering high-quality data-processing machinery are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, enhancing their visibility and credibility within the academic and research sectors. Dell Corporation Limited, as the awarded supplier, exemplifies the capabilities required to win such contracts, suggesting that firms with robust infrastructure and delivery capabilities should actively seek similar opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a PowerStore

Notice Description

The University of Southampton requires a PowerStore to be supplied by Dell under the SSSNA - Servers, Storage & Solutions National Agreement Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e245f74-a5b3-4800-a1b1-39576ed9f662
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

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

CPV Codes

30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£155,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£155,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2025 - 21 Mar 2025 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 SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
Hannah Nash
Contact Email
procurement@soton.ac.uk
Contact Phone
02380595000

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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