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Award of contract Virtual Infrastructure and Storage - University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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19 Jun 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has completed an open procurement process titled "Award of contract Virtual Infrastructure and Storage" under the main category of goods. This process involves the provision of servers, storage, and solutions as part of the SERVERS, STORAGE & SOLUTIONS NATIONAL AGREEMENT (ITS4043 SU LOT 3). Located in Aberdeen, within the UKM50 region, this procurement culminated in an award to Dell Corporation. The contract, valued at £547,779, was signed on 13th June 2025, and the procurement stage has now reached completion.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT infrastructure solutions, particularly those possessing the capacity to deliver complex technical projects within the education sector. As the successful supplier, Dell Corporation exemplifies the type of large-scale business ideally suited to such procurements, capable of fulfilling high-volume and technically demanding contracts. Companies looking to expand their footprint in public sector IT services may find similar future opportunities in aligning with national procurement frameworks like those demonstrated in this process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of contract Virtual Infrastructure and Storage - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

AWARD OF CONTRACT TO TOP RANKED SUPPLIER ON SSSNA - SERVERS, STORAGE & SOLUTIONS NATIONAL AGREEMENT ITS4043 SU LOT 3

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000802251
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532965
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

48822000 - Computer servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£547,779 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jun 20258 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 ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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