Award

Existing Filestore Maintenance

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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Award

22 Feb 2021 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, overseen by the University of Southampton, pertains to the "Existing Filestore Maintenance" contract. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically related to data-processing machines and system management software. The contract, valued at £344,825, follows a selective procurement method with a key date of 25 January 2021 for tender submissions and a contract period running from 1 February 2021 to 31 January 2026. The procurement stage is at the award phase, announced on 26 January 2021, with the winning supplier being Solid State Solutions Limited.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data-processing hardware and software maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) could particularly benefit, given their eligibility and the nature of the requirements. Businesses that excel in providing system management solutions and server support will find this contract well-suited for their capabilities, potentially aiding in their growth in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Existing Filestore Maintenance

Notice Description

Purchase of replacement maintenance contract for the Universities existing filestore contract. Additional information: Call-Off from the SUPC, SSSNA Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e00eca29-e824-4d68-80c2-517fdcab0a6b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf347e1c-d3d6-458a-b8c3-d54f217d2670
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)

48780000 - System, storage and content management software package

48820000 - Servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£344,825 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£344,965 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2026 Over 5 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 SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
Mark Gage
Contact Email
m.c.gage@soton.ac.uk
Contact Phone
02380597674

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

SOLID STATE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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