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UOEUE2764302026

University of Exeter

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06 Aug 2026 at 11:08

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter procured two enterprise-grade Synology storage servers for its Exeter operations. Each server provides 192 terabytes of storage and includes a five-year next-business-day support package. This is a goods requirement focused on enterprise server hardware, data storage capacity and associated technical support. The equipment is classified as servers and is intended to provide substantial, resilient storage infrastructure for the university. Suppliers relevant to this requirement include businesses that supply Synology enterprise storage systems, configure and deliver high-capacity server hardware, and provide responsive support services. The buyer is the University of Exeter, a public authority based in Exeter. The requirement concerns a single combined purchase rather than separate lots, covering both storage servers and their support packages.

The procurement has been completed and the contract was awarded to STONE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED. The buyer used a direct procedure below the applicable threshold, without competition, under the Procurement Act 2023. The contract was signed on 15 April 2026 and runs from 16 April 2026 to 16 April 2027. Its value is £32,198 excluding VAT and £38,637.60 including VAT. The award covers the single requirement for both servers and the related support package. The award record is active and the contract is active. The stated procurement category is goods, with servers as the relevant classification. The available outcome shows a single supplier selected for the complete requirement.

This procurement demonstrates demand from the University of Exeter for enterprise storage infrastructure combining high capacity with a multi-year support commitment. A credible competitor for a comparable requirement would need to supply two enterprise-grade Synology storage servers, each configured with 192TB of storage, and provide dependable next-business-day support. Relevant capability includes understanding university or other institutional storage needs, supplying genuine enterprise hardware, managing delivery and configuration, and supporting systems throughout the service commitment. Businesses with established relationships with Synology or comparable enterprise storage manufacturers may be well placed, particularly where they can demonstrate reliable technical response arrangements. The buyer’s use of a below-threshold direct route also indicates that suppliers should understand this purchasing route and maintain clear, compliant engagement with public-sector procurement teams.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UOEUE2764302026

Notice Description

two enterprise-grade Synology storage servers, each with 192TB of storage and a 5-year next business day support package

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dd68
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074589-2026
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
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
£32,198 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2026 - 16 Apr 2027 1-2 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Postcode Area
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

STONE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

Further Information

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