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Purchase of Access Nodes

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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06 Oct 2025 at 13:58

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Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University has concluded a procurement process titled "Purchase of Access Nodes" under the industry category of goods, specifically focusing on workstations. The procurement, conducted through the ITS4043 framework agreement for Servers, Storage, and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) Lot 1: Servers, is located in Cardiff. The process has reached the award stage, with a contract signed on 1st October 2025. Lenovo Technology (UK) Limited has been awarded the contract valued at £93,269. The university's Procurement Services, based at The Spark Building in Cardiff, oversaw this process, with contact facilitated through Anna Rogala.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in IT hardware and technology solutions, particularly those with capabilities in providing high-performance workstations and servers. Companies experienced in framework agreements and possessing the capability to assure quality and timely delivery could significantly benefit from participating in similar tenders with Cardiff University, which is renowned for its strategic approach to supplier engagement and technological advancement. Such opportunities facilitate business growth by expanding market presence and establishing long-term partnerships with educational institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Access Nodes

Notice Description

Cardiff University is looking into purchasing the Purchase of Access Nodes using framework ITS4043 SUServers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) Lot 1: Servers

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-156538
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=156538
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

30214000 - Workstations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£93,269 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Lance Waters
Contact Email
watersl1@cardiff.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7482179170

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 0DE
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Adamsdown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LENOVO TECHNOLOGY (UK

Further Information

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