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Large scale fast storage for Eddie Refresh

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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27 May 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh, a body governed by public law, has concluded a procurement process titled "Large scale fast storage for Eddie Refresh" under the industry category of Education (COFOG code 09). This procurement, conducted through an open procedure, involves the purchase of five high-performance storage units intended for delivery in the region of UKM75, Edinburgh. The procurement stage has reached its completion, with the contract valued at £384,144.01 being signed on 22 May 2025. This tender employs the Servers, Storage, and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) framework, ensuring the supply and delivery of high-speed storage units with specific technical requirements.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply and delivery of storage solutions. As the tender requires substantial storage capacity with advanced performance metrics, companies specialising in high-speed, large-scale storage solutions are well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities. While the contract was successfully awarded to OCF Ltd, indicating their strengths in meeting these standards, businesses focusing on innovative storage technologies and services might also find growth prospects within this sector. Engaging with frameworks like the SSSNA can enhance visibility and access to start significant collaborations with educational institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Large scale fast storage for Eddie Refresh

Notice Description

Purchase of five high performance storage units, including delivery and 5-year warranty.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement via Desktop Exercise, Lot 2 Storage, Servers Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) Framework for the supply and delivery of 5 high speed storage units which meet the following requirements: Minimum 368TB capacity (RAW) Minimum SSD performance Minimum 24 drives Maximum 800W Maximum size 2U Minimum dual storage controllers Minimum 4 x 32 GB fibre channel (2 x 32Gb per controller) 5 year warranty

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000799848
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531122
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

48810000 - Information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£384,144 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20259 months 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 EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Suzanne Toole
Contact Email
suzie.toole@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

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