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Purchase of hardware for storage expansion V2

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)

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22 Aug 2025 at 13:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford has completed a procurement process for the purchase of hardware for storage expansion. The contract, awarded under a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, pertains to the hardware industry and is identified by the CPV code 44316400. The goods are to be delivered to the location with postal code M5 4WT in Salford, England. The tender process concluded on 18th August 2025, with the contract set to commence on 25th August 2025 and end on 25th August 2028. The awarded contract has a value of £230,224.80 and has been assigned to Softcat.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT hardware and storage solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in supplying similar technological goods may find such tenders appealing, given the procurement's suitability for SMEs. Offering products or services that align with university infrastructure enhancement projects can open doors for further competitive engagements, particularly for businesses capable of providing high-quality solutions within established framework agreements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of hardware for storage expansion V2

Notice Description

The University of Salford (UoS) is seeking to Purchase the following hardware, software licensing and corresponding support for 36 Months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f08c6e82-671a-4b99-a53b-b8f45dfc57fa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea0a14e6-bb14-4589-926b-42fc48daa41c
Current Stage
Award
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£230,224 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£230,224 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
24 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2028 3-4 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
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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