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Pure Storage Flash Arrays

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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10 Jul 2025 at 10:04

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England, located in Bristol, announced the completion of a procurement process for the supply of Pure Storage Flash Arrays. This tender aimed to upgrade the capacity of their flash memory storage devices and was undertaken through a direct procurement method below the financial threshold, hence without competition. The contract was awarded on 17th June 2025 to S3 Solid State Solutions, trading as Trustmarque Solutions Limited, a supplier based in Basingstoke. Key dates include the contract period from 18th June to 19th June 2025. This procurement falls under the 'goods' category and pertains to the region of UKK12, specifically in the technology industry sector.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in technology solutions, particularly those who can provide advanced storage solutions like flash memory storage. SMEs with a focus on providing innovative technology upgrades could benefit extensively from engaging in similar procurement activities, as they align with the growing demand for improved digital infrastructure in educational institutions. Trustmarque Solutions Limited’s success in this tender underscores the advantage held by organisations that can efficiently meet specific technical requirements directly and swiftly, highlighting the potential for growth in providing niche technological services.

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Notice Title

Pure Storage Flash Arrays

Notice Description

Upgrade capacity of the Pure Storage Flash Arrays

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055cad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038857-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

30233180 - Flash memory storage devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£129,096 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2025 - 19 Jun 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@uwe.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

S3 SOLID STATE SOLUTIONS T/A TRUSTMARQUE SOLUTIONS LIMITED (CH 02183240

Further Information

Notice Documents

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