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Infrastructure Compute Refresh

University of Bedfordshire

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20 Jul 2022 at 13:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire, situated in Luton, has successfully completed a public procurement process titled "Infrastructure Compute Refresh." This tender, classified under the Information Systems and Servers category (CPV code: 48800000), focused on acquiring a central server, storage, and backup solution, incorporating NetApp Storage Arrays along with Cisco UCS Compute and Cisco Nexus Fabric. The procurement method was selective, prompting a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 20th July 2022, with an active contract period from 1st August 2022 to 31st December 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs in the technology sector, particularly those specialising in IT infrastructure and storage solutions. Businesses that can provide advanced server solutions, storage systems, or IT consultancy services would be ideally suited to compete in similar tenders. The collaboration with established names in the industry, evidenced by the awarded contract to Logicalis UK Ltd, highlights the potential for smaller firms to engage in government and educational sector contracts, driving growth and partnership opportunities in this competitive environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Infrastructure Compute Refresh

Notice Description

The University is sourcing a central server/storage/backup solution based on NetApp Storage Arrays with Cisco UCS Compute and Cisco Nexus Fabric Additional information: This was issued against the Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement Lot 4 (Reseller Led Solutions) Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ea54c1e0-b67f-4f1c-85a1-35e2a493f456
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/056657af-444d-4289-8dfa-461755eefd63
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48800000 - Information systems and servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,112,752 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 1-6 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 Bedfordshire
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 3JU
Postcode Area
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Logicalis UK Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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