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Research Data Storage Expansion

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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15 Sep 2017 at 10:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is seeking to enhance its research data storage capabilities through a recently completed procurement process titled "Research Data Storage Expansion". This tender falls within the services industry category, specifically focusing on computer expansion and back-up services. The tender process started with planning and culminated in an award, which was published on 15 September 2017. The contract period was established to run from 6 September 2017 to 31 March 2018, with the procurement awarded to Dell Corporation Ltd for a total value of £72,131.62, based in Yorkshire and the Humber region.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in computer services and technology solutions, particularly those capable of providing advanced data storage systems and related services. Companies with experience in providing high-performance IT infrastructure solutions, particularly in academic or research settings, would be particularly well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. The direct award method used in this instance reflects a more streamlined process, which could encourage businesses to engage more readily with public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research Data Storage Expansion

Notice Description

Expansion of capacity and performance of AMRC research data storage platform.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e5503d70-0369-4527-aad9-87e0f45edbfd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b0af440-d929-4f35-9391-7a86b8b81e0c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72541000 - Computer expansion services

72910000 - Computer back-up services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£72,131 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20178 years ago
Contract Period
5 Sep 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 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 SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROTHERHAM
Postcode
S60 5TZ
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)
TLE34 Rotherham
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Rotherham
Electoral Ward
Rother Vale
Westminster Constituency
Rotherham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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