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TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF A RESEARCH DATA STORAGE SOLUTION - AWARD

MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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21 Jan 2019 at 16:41

Summary of the contracting process

Manchester Metropolitan University has completed the procurement process for a research data storage solution, reflecting their strategic initiative to enhance the enterprise-grade platform for storing research data. The award for this tender, titled "TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF A RESEARCH DATA STORAGE SOLUTION - AWARD," was made on 21st January 2019, with a contract period running from 1st March 2019 to 28th February 2022. The value of the contract is approximately £305,802.28, falling under the services category, specifically for data storage services. The delivery location is in Greater Manchester, United Kingdom, with the procurement method categorised under 'Other'.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in data storage solutions, particularly those offering software-defined or appliance-based file systems that are cost-effective, scalable, and secure. Companies that focus on innovative technology solutions and can provide high-availability systems would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. With the ongoing emphasis on research and knowledge exchange at the University, there remains potential for further partnerships and expansion for businesses in the data services sector.

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Notice Title

TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF A RESEARCH DATA STORAGE SOLUTION - AWARD

Notice Description

The provision of a Data Storage Solution that is either software defined or an appliance based file system, which is cost effective, scalable, resilient, and secure, that protects data and has high availability. This service provision forms part of the University's initial investment to provide an enterprise grade platform to store Research Data within Research and Knowledge Exchange (RKE). The strategic aim is that over time the platform will develop, expand and be deployed into multiple areas of the institution

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c8a8784d-8ea3-4a15-9f51-54e27d4a2a0f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc89905f-db92-4b9c-90a2-eea16c7953f7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72317000 - Data storage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£305,802 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2019 - 28 Feb 2022 3-4 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
MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Jenny Lever
Contact Email
j.lever@mmu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0161 247 1883

Buyer Location

Locality
GREATER MANCHESTER
Postcode
M15 6BH
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OCF

Further Information

Notice Documents

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