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Enterprise Data Centre Storage

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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14 Jul 2026 at 12:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concluded with Aston University awarding a contract for the supply and delivery of on-premises enterprise data centre storage infrastructure. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Media storage and reader devices" and took place in Birmingham, United Kingdom (UKG31). The procurement process adhered to a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition, under the Crown Commercial Service Technology Products and Associated Services 2 (TePAS 2) Framework Agreement. The contract was officially signed on 26th June 2026. Aston University acted as the buying organisation, completing the award stage with Akhter Computers Limited as the successful supplier, following a mini-competition involving four bids. The contract, valued at £1,676,300, includes an optional extension of up to two years until 26th June 2033.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in data storage solutions, specifically those supplying media storage and reader devices. Companies like Akhter Computers Limited, which succeeded as an SME, are well-suited to engage in such procurement processes, especially if they are capable of delivering tailored, high-performance storage solutions. The contract is an excellent opening for businesses aiming to expand their footprint in the educational and public sectors, providing a platform for growth through long-term agreements with reputable institutions like Aston University. The limited procurement method and framework-based competition could favour businesses with existing framework agreements or those experienced in framework mini-competitions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Enterprise Data Centre Storage

Notice Description

Supply and delivery of on-premises enterprise data centre storage infrastructure, including Performance, Standard, and Archive storage tiers, to support the University's data, application, and research storage requirements

Lot Information

Hardware

Supply and delivery of on-premises enterprise data centre storage infrastructure, including Performance, Standard, and Archive storage tiers, to support the University's data, application, and research storage requirements

Options: an option to extend by up to 2 years to 26 June 2033

Procurement Information

The contract was awarded following a further competition (mini-competition) conducted under the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Technology Products and Associated Services 2 (TePAS 2) Framework Agreement (Lot 2 - Hardware), RM6098. The TePAS 2 framework was itself subject to a full open competitive procurement process and published in accordance with applicable regulations. The call-off procedure is therefore lawful under Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, which permits contracting authorities to award contracts under framework agreements without a separate prior publication of a call for competition, provided the framework was established in compliance with the Regulations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cad1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066210-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

30233000 - Media storage and reader devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,676,300 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AKHTER COMPUTERS

Further Information

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