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Data Core Licences and Professional Services

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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03 May 2018 at 14:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham is seeking tenders for the provision of Data Core Licences and Professional Services, specifically related to storage virtualisation software. This procurement falls within the goods category and is classified under the CPV code 48782000. The tender was awarded on 21st March 2018, with a contract period running from 28th March 2018 to 27th March 2019. The total value of the contract is £50,201.28, and it was procured through a limited method, specifically a competitive quotation below threshold. The delivery location for the services is in the West Midlands, England.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the IT and software services sector, particularly those that specialise in storage management solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender suitable, as it was specified to encourage their participation. Companies with expertise in software supply and professional IT services could enhance their market position by bidding for this contract, which underscores the importance of innovative storage solutions within educational institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Data Core Licences and Professional Services

Notice Description

Storage virtualisation software

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b8cb59b-77b8-4ef6-976b-9ff79dda77d5
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48782000 - Storage management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,201 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,872 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2018 - 27 Mar 2019 1-2 years
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
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Thomas Hasson
Contact Email
t.r.hasson@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0121 414 2890

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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