Award

Supply, Delivery & Commissioning of a Block Storage Array

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Jul 2020 at 00:00

Tender

11 Dec 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde is seeking submissions for the "Supply, Delivery & Commissioning of a Block Storage Array," located in Glasgow, UK. This procurement process, which began with the tender phase, follows an open procedure and includes two lots: a Hybrid Block Storage Array and an All-Flash Block Storage Array. The tender period concluded on 28 January 2020, and the award for the All-Flash Block Storage Array was completed on 24 July 2020, amounting to £667,523. The procurement is categorised under goods in the education industry.

This contract represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in IT infrastructure and storage solutions, particularly those able to demonstrate quality and cost-effective products—criteria critical to the evaluation process. Suppliers with experience in higher education environments, possessing the necessary accreditations such as ISO certifications and robust insurance policies, would be particularly well-suited to engage in this competitive tendering process, which could enhance their portfolio and client relationships.

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Notice Title

Supply, Delivery & Commissioning of a Block Storage Array

Notice Description

Supply, Delivery & Commissioning of a Block Storage Array

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Hybrid Block Storage Array

Supply, Delivery & Commissioning of a Block Storage Array for the University of Strathclyde. All detail pertaining to the procurement exercise is contained within the ITT documents. Potential tenderers should note that the ITT is offered in two lots, however a maximum of one lot will be awarded through the process.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the Successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of suppliers or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations. The Contracting Authority may at it's sole discretion exercise this option.

Lot 2 - All-Flash Block Storage Array

Supply, Delivery & Commissioning of a Block Storage Array for the University of Strathclyde. All detail pertaining to the procurement exercise is contained within the ITT documents. Potential tenderers should note that the ITT is offered in two lots, however a maximum of one lot will be awarded through the process.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the Successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of suppliers or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations. The Contracting Authority may at it's sole discretion exercise this option.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000607562
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL391393
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

51 - Installation services (except software)

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


CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

51611100 - Hardware installation services

72100000 - Hardware consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£664,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£664,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£667,523 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1QE
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROACT IT

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