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title: "UoB HPE Server"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE"
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# UoB HPE Server

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0917e6b3-4202-4303-95f7-ba2451abb367

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## Summary

The University Of Bedfordshire has completed the tender process for the procurement titled "UoB HPE Server" under the industry category of computer servers. This process falls under the "goods" procurement category. Located in Luton, England, the procurement process followed an open procedure under the below-threshold procurement method. Key dates include the tender period end on 31 January 2025 and the contract period from 4 February 2025 to 28 February 2025. The total contract value is £30,897.65, and the award was made to Specialist Computer Centres PLC.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the supply and servicing of computer servers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited for such tenders, given the open procurement method encouraging wider competition. Companies specialising in high-performance computer systems, network solutions, and IT infrastructure management can leverage this opportunity to secure contracts with higher education institutions, thereby expanding their clientele and market presence.

## Notice

Servers and related items

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/474be907-81dd-4a7e-b731-1cc764051705 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Feb 2025 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,897 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,897 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 3JU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48822000 - Computer servers

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2025 at 14:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/474be907-81dd-4a7e-b731-1cc764051705

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/474be907-81dd-4a7e-b731-1cc764051705
  4th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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