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Supply of Dell servers and storage devices

UK BIOBANK LIMITED

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16 Apr 2026 at 13:53

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement contract involves the UK Biobank Limited's acquisition of Dell servers and storage solutions for their new Greenheys site in Manchester. The industry category for this procurement is technology infrastructure, specifically servers and storage devices, classified under CPV code 48820000. The procurement process has reached the award stage, and the contract status is active as of 16 April 2026. The award, valued at £400,000, was directly granted to Dell Corporation Limited, and the contract was signed on 1 March 2026. The procurement was conducted via a limited method under the Digital Workplace Solutions 2 NHS SBS framework, allowing a direct award without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in IT infrastructure supply and installation, particularly those with expertise in high-performance server and storage solutions. Although the contract was directly awarded to Dell Corporation Limited, indicating a preference for established providers with proven capabilities in delivering complex technology installations, companies that can offer similar capabilities may consider engaging in future frameworks or fostering partnerships with notable suppliers. Given the contract's focus on the health sector, businesses specialising in tailored solutions for medical research facilities could find aligning their offerings with such frameworks beneficial for future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Supply of Dell servers and storage devices

Notice Description

Deliver, install, configure, test and handover of Dell PowerEdge Servers and Dell PowerStore and PowerVault SAN storage devices in the Server Room at UK Biobank's new Greenheys site in Manchester in line with Dell Prodeploy Services Procured using Digital Workplace Solutions 2 NHS SBS framework SBS10510

Lot Information

Lot 1

Deliver, install, configure, test and handover of Dell PowerEdge Servers and Dell PowerStore and PowerVault SAN storage devices in the Server Room at UK Biobank's new Greenheys site in Manchester in line with Dell Prodeploy Services Procured using Digital Workplace Solutions 2 NHS SBS framework SBS10510

Procurement Information

The contract was awarded under the Digital Workplace Solutions 2 NHS SBS framework SBS10510 as a direct award, as allowed by the framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06845e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034776-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48820000 - Servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK BIOBANK LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKPORT
Postcode
SK3 0SA
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD35 Greater Manchester South East
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Stockport
Electoral Ward
Davenport & Cale Green
Westminster Constituency
Stockport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELL

Further Information

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