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UKRI - DDaT21409 - Supermicro Nodes

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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09 Sep 2021 at 14:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited as the contracting authority, which issued a contract titled "UKRI - DDaT21409 - Supermicro Nodes" in the mainframe hardware industry category. The contract, valued at £722,130.45, was awarded to XMA Limited and is part of a tender process that has been concluded under the SUPC SSSNA framework through a selective procurement method. The contract period began on 27th August 2021 and is set to run until 31st December 2021. Key dates include the tender period, which ended on 23rd August 2021, and the award notification published on 9th September 2021, detailing an active award status.

This contract represents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in mainframe hardware and scientific computing technologies. Businesses with the capability to deliver Supermicro Nodes or similar hardware solutions may find this an advantageous space to explore, especially those familiar with framework agreements and direct award processes. The awarded contract highlights the need for reliable suppliers in the public sector, suggesting that competitors who can meet similar specifications and compliance requirements could leverage this opportunity to expand their market reach and strengthen partnerships with public sector entities.

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Notice Title

UKRI - DDaT21409 - Supermicro Nodes

Notice Description

***This is not a call for competition*** This contract was awarded to XMA Ltd. for the procurement of Supermicro Nodes for scientific computing. This contract has been concluded under the SUPC SSSNA framework through the Direct award option. The contract is for four months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d26c85e2-5323-47a2-b858-2b9120da79ad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b3ba763-7867-4309-a7fc-5d046ec21b83
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

30211200 - Mainframe hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£722,130 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£722,130 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
26 Aug 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 1-6 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

XMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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