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Contract for the Supply of a Server Solution for a 5 Year Term to the University of Birmingham

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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26 Apr 2022 at 08:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has successfully completed a contract for the Supply of a Server Solution, which was initiated as a call-off under a framework agreement (FP10565/22). This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically related to servers, with a total contract value of £499,989.60. The contract period commenced on 25 March 2022 and will run until 24 March 2027. The procurement method utilised was selective, and the tender period ended on 24 March 2022. The delivery location is Birmingham, England (B15 2TT).

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in server and IT solutions, particularly those capable of providing robust technological infrastructure for long-term projects. Companies that are well-suited to compete include large-scale suppliers with experience in public sector contracts. Engaging with the University of Birmingham for future projects may facilitate business growth, especially for those targeting the higher education sector within the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the Supply of a Server Solution for a 5 Year Term to the University of Birmingham

Notice Description

Supply of a Server system for a 5 year term. Made as a call off to FRAM495/20

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fced8425-736f-4abf-af71-aa4017627501
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ac2e409-1fc7-4e3f-a37d-1cd5ed7752e7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48820000 - Servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£499,989 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£416,658 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2022 - 24 Mar 2027 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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