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3248/MH Co-location Partner Provision

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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08 Apr 2022 at 10:13

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is seeking a co-location partner for data storage services through a selective procurement process. The tender, titled "3248/MH Co-location Partner Provision," was awarded on 27th March 2022 and is valued at £1,860,000. The contract is set to commence on 29th March 2022 and will run until 15th June 2025. This opportunity falls under the research and technology sector, specifically in the data storage industry, with delivery required in the North West of England. The tender period concluded on 24th March 2022.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in data storage services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide innovative solutions. Companies with expertise in IT infrastructure and co-location services would be well-suited to engage in similar tenders, enabling them to expand their client base and collaborate with prominent institutions, such as universities, in the UK.

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Notice Title

3248/MH Co-location Partner Provision

Notice Description

The University as part of it's strategy to provision data storage for existing and new research projects determined the need for a second Co-location provision partner. The NHSSBS DWS Framework agreement was used to determine the partner.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cc267af3-9d47-44d6-b48d-aadc5f6c2e96
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f79c76f7-44da-4960-a0fe-b87c23898579
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£1,860,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,860,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2022 - 15 Jun 2025 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
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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