Award

Data Storage Solution

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen is conducting a procurement process for a "Data Storage Solution" as part of its initiative to replace existing malfunctioning data infrastructure. The contract has a value of £661,500 and was signed on 3rd January 2019, marking the completion of the tender process. This method was classified as a "limited" procurement, awarded without prior publication of a call for competition, allowing for direct negotiation with the current supplier, Dell EMC Public Sector, based in Bracknell, UK. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically within the education sector, and is set in the Aberdeen locality in the UK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the technology and data infrastructure sectors, particularly those with expertise in data storage solutions and system integration. Companies that can demonstrate capability in maintaining data security and continuity, especially in educational organisations, would be well-positioned to compete. As the project involves the urgent replacement of critical infrastructure, businesses that can provide reliable and efficient solutions will find this opportunity particularly beneficial for growth.

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Notice Title

Data Storage Solution

Notice Description

AWARD NOTICE - Data Storage Solution

Lot Information

Lot 1

AWARD NOTICE following on from voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice 2018 204 466352

Procurement Information

The transaction is for replacement data infrastructure. Existing equipment has begun to intermittently malfunction and there are serious doubts about the potential institutional data loss and long-term robustness and sustainability of the infrastructure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000561558
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR349642
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72317000 - Data storage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£661,500 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jan 20197 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Head of Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@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

DELL EMC PUBLIC SECTOR

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