Award

Supply of Storage Appliance to support Virtualisation Platform

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton has awarded a contract for the supply of an IP storage platform to support its virtualisation infrastructure. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focused on network infrastructure, and the awarded amount totals £114,005. The procurement method was an open procedure, with the contract period commencing on 13th May 2016 and lasting until 12th May 2021. The delivery will be made to locations within Southampton, situated in the South East of England. The award date was 13th May 2016, aligning with the end of the tender period, which closed on 5th May 2016.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the supply of IT infrastructure and storage solutions. Companies specialising in network services, particularly those with expertise in virtualisation technology, would be well-positioned to compete in future procurement exercises of a similar nature. As the University of Southampton emphasises a high-quality infrastructure to support its academic activities, partnerships with experienced suppliers can lead to sustained growth and collaboration in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Storage Appliance to support Virtualisation Platform

Notice Description

The University of Southampton has successfully concluded and awarded a contract for the supply of a IP storage platform to support its significant virtual IT infrastructure. The new storage platform will support the deployment of a new virtualisation cluster which has specific connectivity requirements. University of Southampton academics actively engage in world class research and teaching, and require access to facilities which are capable of supporting such activities. This procurement exercise underpins the key University of Southampton strategy point - 'Development and maintenance of high-quality infrastructure and environment'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fc69b03c-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cd17ee0-4b3f-4cff-a1f8-d8ec401409e4
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32424000 - Network infrastructure

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£114,005 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£114,005 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20169 years ago
Contract Period
12 May 2016 - 12 May 2021 Over 5 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 SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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