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Storage and Back Up Support Services

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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06 Aug 2025 at 14:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Storage and Back Up Support Services" has been completed by the University of East Anglia, a notable academic institution based in Norwich, England. This tender, classified under the data storage services category (CPV Code: 72317000), involved a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage concluded with an award on 31st July 2025, with the contract commencing on 1st August 2025 and ending on 31st July 2026. The services are to be delivered in Norwich, with the procurement valued at £323,934. The buying organisation, University of East Anglia, can be contacted for further details at their Norwich Research Park address, NR4 7TJ.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for those specialising in data storage solutions and technical support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Computer Systems Integration Limited (CSI Limited), the awarded supplier, are especially well-suited to compete in similar tenders, given their ability to provide specialised support like hardware and software maintenance, technical support for storage arrays, and disaster recovery services. Companies looking to expand within the data storage industry could find engaging in such procurements beneficial for enhancing their client portfolios and experience.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Storage and Back Up Support Services

Notice Description

There are 5 lots to this service. These Include: PURCON 2190-1 IBM Hardware and Software Maintenance for storage infrastructure - provides updates, patches and technical support to minimise disruptions PURCON 2190-2 NetApp 3rd Party Maintenance includes technical support storage arrays PURCON 2190-3 IBM Passpor t Advantage - IBM software management platform for storage related software PURCON 2190-4 TBMR Annual Support - restore/recover IBM systems to their original state PURCON 2190-5 Helix Protect - managed service for storage data protection and disaster recovery

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cddc05cc-48b3-4789-a651-963b26b3df7b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e21ba01-8c4e-412c-ad89-b4edaeee4bc4
Current Stage
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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
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£323,934 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£323,934 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 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 EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTER SYSTEMS INTEGRATION LIMITED (CSI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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