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DDN storage

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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10 Feb 2026 at 11:43

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has successfully completed a procurement process for the maintenance renewal of DDN storage systems, with the contract awarded to Ocf Plc. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on IT services including consulting, software development, and support. The process was conducted without competition as it was below the threshold, with a direct procurement method. This contract is associated with CPV classification 72000000 and has a duration from 20th May 2025 to 17th April 2026. The contract is valued at £34,935 GBP and is governed by the UKPGA 2023/54 legal basis.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in providing storage solutions and maintenance support. The contract fits well for small to medium enterprises like Ocf Plc, allowing them to leverage their expertise in the technology sector and potentially enhance their portfolio with public sector clients. Such contracts can serve as a platform for business growth by establishing a reputable partnership with academic institutions, fostering further opportunities within the higher education sector or similar public undertakings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDN storage

Notice Description

DDN storage - maintenance renewal 2025/2

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064c3c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011771-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
£34,935 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
20 May 2025 - 17 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-operations@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OCF

Further Information

Notice Documents

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