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Provision of Computing Nodes

UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

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08 May 2019 at 12:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER, which has initiated a tender titled "Provision of Computing Nodes" in the computing and office equipment sector. The contract value is £144,053 and is aimed at delivering goods in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted using a limited method, specifically competitive quotations below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 31 January 2019, while the contract was awarded to Dell Corporation Ltd on 7 February 2019, with a contract period running from 19 February to 31 March 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their business in the technology sector. Businesses that specialise in computing equipment and related technologies would benefit from participating in similar tenders, as this indicates a demand for office and computing supplies. Competing suppliers should focus on delivering high-quality products and demonstrating their value to potential buyers in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Computing Nodes

Notice Description

Award of contract - Provision of Computing Nodes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e15f5fb8-0bd1-497f-971f-4be22f2091f0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61dda200-53df-4a47-b0e2-61f2d0135109
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
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


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£144,053 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£144,053 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20197 years ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2019 - 31 Mar 2019 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
UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@manchester.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M13 9PL
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

DELL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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