Award

DIT Data Centre UPD's Maintenance Contract Renewal

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Apr 2025 at 08:31

Tender

27 Mar 2025 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford has completed the procurement process for the renewal of the maintenance contract for the DIT Data Centre UPS, located in Salford, United Kingdom. The industry category is focused on software packages and information systems. The tender was initiated on 27th March 2025 and the contract award notice was published on 9th April 2025. The procurement method used was an open competition, below the threshold. Insight Direct UK has been awarded the contract worth £10,988.83, with the contract period starting on 10th April 2025 and ending on 16th March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT service maintenance, especially those experienced in managing UPS systems. With the competitive open procurement method, large-scale suppliers like Insight Direct UK have successfully secured the contract, but SMEs focusing on IT solutions and support systems could also benefit from similar future opportunities. Companies well-versed in delivering quality software packages and maintaining critical information systems stand a good chance of thriving in such contracts with sub-central government public authorities such as the University of Salford.

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Notice Title

DIT Data Centre UPD's Maintenance Contract Renewal

Notice Description

Award Notice for DIT Data Centre UPD's Maintenance Contract Renewal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f984
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013832-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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
£13,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£13,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£10,988 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
9 Apr 2025 - 16 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-finance@salford.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT

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