Award

2810/HP - AMRC Wales & North West Data Centres

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Award

04 Feb 2021 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the University of Sheffield, which has awarded a contract for the title "2810/HP - AMRC Wales & North West Data Centres". This contract falls under the goods category, specifically for servers, and is located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was selective, with the award made via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is active and has a total value of £387,530.67, with a contract period running from 2nd February 2021 to 1st February 2026. The tender was completed on 1st February 2021, prior to its announcement on 4th February 2021.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT infrastructure, particularly those able to supply data centre solutions and servers. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, given the inclusivity of the procurement process. Companies with experience in delivering to a university context, particularly those familiar with frameworks and public sector procurement, would be especially well-suited for participation. The contract's duration also allows for long-term partnerships and consistent supply opportunities.

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Notice Title

2810/HP - AMRC Wales & North West Data Centres

Notice Description

The University identified the need to purchase two data centres to be installed at satellite Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) sites in Wales and the North West (Preston). The contract was awarded via Direct Award under Lot 3a of the Servers, Storage & Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) framework - reference no. ITS4031 SU. No expressions of interest are required, nor can be processed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e1e550af-1330-4109-bf0c-c4fd35beb9e1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa597f3a-8853-4267-b9a3-f8a29bc29c6b
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48820000 - Servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£380,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£387,530 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2021 - 1 Feb 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 SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
Holly Platts
Contact Email
h.platts@sheffield.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0114 222 4978

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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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