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Storage Infrustracture Replacement

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

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03 Jun 2026 at 12:18

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Storage Infrastructure Replacement" has been completed by Sheffield Hallam University, located in Sheffield, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the software package and information systems industry category, classified using the CPV scheme with the ID 48000000. The process reached the award stage on 3rd June 2026, with the contract having been signed on 1st May 2026. This tender involved the limited procurement method, executed through a direct award without prior publication, under the SSSNA framework in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Dell Corporation Limited has been awarded the contract, valued at £416,665, for the provision and support of enterprise storage systems at Sheffield Hallam University's City Campus (region UKE32).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for enterprises specialising in information systems and storage infrastructure. Business growth potentials include supplying complex solutions such as enterprise storage systems, alongside offering ongoing support and implementation services. Such contracts are ideal for large-scale suppliers with capabilities to meet high-performance and resilience requirements, as demonstrated by Dell Corporation Limited's successful bid. The tender did not involve a competitive open call; it's particularly suited for businesses that are already part of existing frameworks and capable of delivering with efficiency and compliance to specific regulations.

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Notice Title

Storage Infrustracture Replacement

Notice Description

Replacement of existing storage infrastructure, including supply, implementation, and support services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of replacement storage infrastructure, including the supply, installation, configuration, and support of enterprise storage systems to meet organisational capacity, performance, and resilience requirements.

Procurement Information

The contract was awarded via a direct award from the SSSNA framework in accordance with Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The framework allows direct award, and Dell Corporation Limited was identified as capable of delivering the Authority's requirements, making the award compliant with the Regulations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ac67
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052334-2026
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£416,665 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 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
SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 1WB
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE32 Sheffield

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELL

Further Information

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