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Extension/Renewal of DataCore Software Defined Storage EPP

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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10 Apr 2025 at 09:55

Summary of the contracting process

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY, located in Milton Keynes, is overseeing the procurement process titled "Extension/Renewal of DataCore Software Defined Storage EPP". This falls under the IT services industry category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The tendering process, identified by OUPA10532, involves the extension or renewal of an existing agreement for a further 24-month period, starting on 3rd April 2025 and ending on 2nd April 2027. The procurement method used was "Below threshold - unknown", and the process has now reached the award stage, with the key dates including the contract signing on 28th March 2025 and the publication of the contract notice on 10th April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, with a contract value grossing £113,813.56. The awarded contract to Nexstor Limited, a large supplier based in Nottingham, indicates the scale of operations suitable for businesses looking to compete in similar procurements. Companies experienced in software-defined storage solutions and capable of offering robust support and consulting services would be well-suited to pursue such contracts, enabling growth through high-value public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

Extension/Renewal of DataCore Software Defined Storage EPP

Notice Description

Extension/Renewal of DataCore Software Defined Storage EPP Agreement for a further 24 Month/2 Year Period: PS113813.56

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050061
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014216-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£94,844 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2025 - 2 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
finance-tenders@open.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 6AA
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Monkston
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEXSTOR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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