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Supply and support of server infrastructure, including compute servers, storage systems, and backup solutions.

NEW COLLEGE SWINDON

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04 Aug 2025 at 10:51

Tender

25 Jun 2025 at 00:36

Summary of the contracting process

New College Swindon has successfully completed its procurement process for the supply and support of server infrastructure, including compute servers, storage systems, and backup solutions. The procurement falls under the industry categories related to goods such as system and support services, network equipment, and computer servers. This process was carried out via an open competition below threshold, as per legal basis 2023/54. The contract, valued at £80,000 GBP, was awarded to CCS Media Limited based in Chesterfield and covers the delivery of goods within the United Kingdom. The contract was signed on 15 July 2025 and will be effective until 30 September 2025. The procurement stage for this contract is complete, with all items successfully awarded.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in the IT and server infrastructure sector. Companies with expertise in Cluster Compute Servers, SAN storage devices, and Backup Servers could compete successfully in such tenders. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to explore similar opportunities given the procurement method's suitability criteria, which favour these types of organisations. By participating in tenders like this, businesses can expand their market reach, secure substantive contracts, and enhance their portfolios. The collaborative approach in procurement fosters growth and innovation in the IT industry, making it a promising avenue for business expansion.

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Notice Title

Supply and support of server infrastructure, including compute servers, storage systems, and backup solutions.

Notice Description

The supply and support of server infrastructure, including compute servers, storage systems, and backup solutions. Specifically Cluster Compute Servers (Quantity: 3), SAN iSCSI Storage Device (Quantity as per Schedule 1), Backup Server (Quantity as per Schedule 1).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Description of options - Include enough information to understand the scope of the options and the circumstances in which they could be used.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0552f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045585-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

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

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

30211100 - Super computer

30233100 - Computer storage units

32420000 - Network equipment

32424000 - Network infrastructure

48800000 - Information systems and servers

48820000 - Servers

48822000 - Computer servers

72250000 - System and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEW COLLEGE SWINDON
Contact Name
Lucia Mihok
Contact Email
lucia.mihok@newcollege.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0808 172 1721

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN3 1AH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Walcot and Park North
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CCS MEDIA

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