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Expansion of IT Virtual Server and Storage Infrastructure

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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Award

26 Jun 2018 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has completed a public procurement process for the "Expansion of IT Virtual Server and Storage Infrastructure" project, valued at £170,703.20. This tender falls under the goods category of the education sector, specifically aimed at enhancing the university's existing VMware server infrastructure. The procurement method adopted was an open procedure, and the award was made to Fujitsu Services on 19 June 2018, with the procurement date listed as 26 June 2018. The delivery of the services is associated with the region of Aberdeen, which is classified under the CPV code 30233100.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in IT infrastructure and services, particularly those with expertise in software-defined storage solutions and virtual server management. Companies with a robust background in educational systems or large-scale IT deployments will find this tender particularly relevant. The competitive nature of the tender allows businesses to expand their portfolio within the education sector by demonstrating their capabilities in providing innovative technological solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Expansion of IT Virtual Server and Storage Infrastructure

Notice Description

In order to provide the additional resource required the University of Aberdeen seeks to transform part of its existing VMware server infrastructure, moving from a blade and fibre-channel SAN model to commodity x86 servers utilising software defined storage over IP.

Lot Information

Lot 1

In order to provide the additional resource required the University of Aberdeen seeks to transform part of its existing VMware server infrastructure, moving from a blade and fibre-channel SAN model to commodity x86 servers utilising software defined storage over IP.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000548062
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN323205
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

30233100 - Computer storage units

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£170,703 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1224274467

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FUJITSU SERVCIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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