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title: "Supply of Additional Hardware for Tape Backup System to the University of Birmingham"
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# Supply of Additional Hardware for Tape Backup System to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0a3e38a1-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham is actively engaged in a procurement process for the "Supply of Additional Hardware for Tape Backup System" as part of the selective procurement method. This tender involves the purchase of data-processing equipment, with a contract value of £392,498.11 and a minimum value of £327,081.76. The contract period is from 10th December 2021 to 4th February 2022, following the tender period that ended on 9th December 2021. The procurement is centralised in Birmingham, England, with the relevant delivery address being B15 2TT.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialised in data-processing and audio-visual equipment. Companies with expertise in providing hardware solutions will find a conducive environment to compete, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver tailored services. The procurement's emphasis on enhancing existing infrastructure suggests that providers with a track record in collaborative technology partnerships may have an edge in securing the contract.

## Notice

Supply of Additional Hardware for a Tape Backup System. Made as a call off to SC3818/15

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50cff641-7757-4685-979d-1cdbebc678e4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 10 Dec 2021 - 4 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £392,498 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £327,081 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OCF DATA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 30236200 - Data-processing equipment
- 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2022 at 13:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50cff641-7757-4685-979d-1cdbebc678e4
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/033865b1-a509-4b75-af68-a3ee038f4f0b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50cff641-7757-4685-979d-1cdbebc678e4
  4th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/033865b1-a509-4b75-af68-a3ee038f4f0b
  25th November 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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