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NU/1353-2 Supply & Installation of Additional Scaled Out Network Attached Storage (NAS)

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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21 Apr 2021 at 10:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Newcastle University aims to expand its capacity for Scale out Network Attached Storage (NAS) through the tender titled "NU/1353-2 Supply & Installation of Additional Scaled Out Network Attached Storage (NAS)." This tender falls under the classification of software packages and information systems (CPV code 48000000) and is located in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. The contract is valued at £188,000 and commenced on 8th April 2021, concluding on 3rd May 2021. The procurement method details are listed as not applicable, with the tender having completed its phase.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to supply goods related to IT infrastructure, particularly in the hardware sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in storage solutions or IT services would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. By engaging with organisations like Newcastle University, which is open to purchasing additional hardware as required, these businesses can establish long-term partnerships and expand their market reach.

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Notice Title

NU/1353-2 Supply & Installation of Additional Scaled Out Network Attached Storage (NAS)

Notice Description

The University awarded a contract to Softcat on 24th May 2018, on an initial 3 year term, to enable it to purchase Scale out Network Attached Storage (NAS) as and when required. An initial purchase was made as part of that original process.. The University now wishes to purchase additional hardware to expand its capacity in the short term

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fa13c2ba-1464-40c6-be5b-dd6c0290af61
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f6b43bb-e9a9-4be5-b238-b0562646e003
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£188,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£187,723 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
7 Apr 2021 - 3 May 2021 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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