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Research & Computing Infrastructure - Storage Customisation

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed a public procurement process for the "Research & Computing Infrastructure - Storage Customisation" project. The procurement, classified under the education sector, involved the purchase of middleware, professional services for installation, testing, configuration, integration, delivery management solutions for large hardware purchases, and extended hardware maintenance. The process utilised an open procedure and was part of the Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA). The contract, valued at £400,000, was awarded on 25 September 2024, with the procurement stage currently marked as complete. The primary geographic focus for delivery is Edinburgh (region UKM75).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in IT infrastructure, especially those with expertise in research computing and storage customisation. Companies capable of offering middleware solutions, installation services, and hardware maintenance stand to benefit. Ideal candidates are those registered as IBM System Integrator Partners in the UK, as stipulated by the University’s complex requirements. This contract, awarded to OCF Limited, underscores the importance of forming partnerships and being part of key procurement frameworks to secure similar opportunities for business growth.

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Notice Title

Research & Computing Infrastructure - Storage Customisation

Notice Description

Procurement of Research & Computing Infrastructure - Storage Customisation Services including; the purchase of middleware; professional services for the purposes of installation, testing, configuration and integration; delivery management solutions for large hardware purchases; and extended hardware maintenance as required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of Research & Computing Infrastructure - Storage Customisation Services including; the purchase of middleware; professional services for the purposes of installation, testing, configuration and integration; delivery management solutions for large hardware purchases; and extended hardware maintenance as required. Due to the universities complex requirements, the supplier is required to be a registered IBM System Integrator Partner in the UK.. NB this is a direct award from Lot 5 - Resellers of the Servers Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA), Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SPUC) Framework Agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000779363
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515800
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48800000 - Information systems and servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20241 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 EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Sharron Gardiner
Contact Email
sgardiner@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OCF

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515800
    Research & Computing Infrastructure - Storage Customisation - Procurement of Research & Computing Infrastructure - Storage Customisation Services including; the purchase of middleware; professional services for the purposes of installation, testing, configuration and integration; delivery management solutions for large hardware purchases; and extended hardware maintenance as required.

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