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IBM Tapes

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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27 Jun 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed a procurement process for the purchase of IBM tapes to enhance their data backup capabilities in the IBM Tape Library for DataStore. This procurement, managed via an open procedure, is categorised under the 'goods' industry, specifically targeting educational needs. Located in Edinburgh (UKM75), the tender, referenced as DA0387, was awarded on 26th June 2025, with Logicalis, a supplier classed as an SME, being the successful bidder. The awarded contract, worth £93,330, has been actively signed into effect, supporting the university's data storage requirements through the Servers, Storage, and Solutions National Agreement framework.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT equipment supply, particularly those that can offer solutions related to data storage and management. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a strong presence in the technology sector and experience in educational or public sector projects are well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. The tender's open procurement method encourages wide participation and fosters competitive bidding, presenting a lucrative avenue for businesses aiming to establish or expand their footprint within the academic institution marketplace.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IBM Tapes

Notice Description

Purchase of IBM tapes for the IBM Tape Library to back-up all university data in DataStore.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of IBM Tapes for the IBM Tape Library to back-up all university data in DataStore. Procurement is Desktop Evaluation of Lot 5: Reseller Solutions, Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000802859
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533469
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
SME

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
£93,330 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 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 EDINBURGH
Contact Name
GORDON WHITTAKER
Contact Email
gordon.whittaker@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502759

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

LOGICALIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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