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Dell Compellent Support

BRITISH LIBRARY

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Award

11 Jun 2025 at 13:11

Summary of the contracting process

The British Library has concluded a procurement process for "Dell Compellent Support," classified under IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support, with the contract awarded to Nexstor LTD. The procurement was conducted as a tender, culminating in the contract award stage, with an active status for the award and contract. The service contract, valued at £20,240.00 excluding VAT and extending to £24,288.00 including VAT, commenced on 16 May 2025 and will conclude on 11 June 2026. The project is located in the United Kingdom under the "services" procurement category, and the process was described as "Below threshold - unknown." The British Library, a central government public authority, assumed the role of the buyer in this procurement process.

This contract offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in IT services and support. Companies with a focus on IT systems management and maintenance could benefit from engaging in similar tenders, given the demand for specialised support services. As the tender was below the financial threshold, it is accessible for smaller enterprises looking to engage with central government organisations. Participating in such tenders can enhance a company's portfolio and establish credibility within the public sector, a beneficial strategy for businesses aiming to expand their clientele and business reach.

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Notice Title

Dell Compellent Support

Notice Description

Dell Compellent Support 16/5/25-11/6/26 Contract value ex VAT PS20,240.00 Contract value Inc VAT (x1.2) PS24,288.00 Contract start date 16/5/25 Contract end date 11/6/26

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0546ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031548-2025
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
SME

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
£20,240 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
15 May 2025 - 11 Jun 2026 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
BRITISH LIBRARY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@bl.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2DB
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
St Pancras & Somers Town
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEXSTOR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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