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title: "GB-Daresbury: UKRI-2036 Virtual Machine Cluster"
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buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATIONS"
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# GB-Daresbury: UKRI-2036 Virtual Machine Cluster

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1552be5f-f6c7-4464-99da-1114ef2c069b

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovations has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "GB-Daresbury: UKRI-2036 Virtual Machine Cluster", aimed at supplying computer hardware, software, and networking equipment to the STFC Daresbury. The procurement, classified under the "Computer equipment and supplies" industry category, took place in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender was awarded on 2nd March 2022, with the contract period lasting from 3rd March 2022 to 1st August 2022, and a total value of £181,713.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the computer hardware and networking sectors, particularly those capable of supplying high-quality equipment and solutions. Companies with experience in providing integrated IT systems or bespoke software solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar tenders in future procurement processes. The direct award mechanism utilised in this instance indicates a streamlined approach, potentially favouring established suppliers with proven capabilities.

## Notice

To supply computer hardware, software and networking equipment including wireless routers for STFC Daresbury; UKRI. Procured via a direct award on Framework - SSSNA Framework for Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) Ref 2016/2

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9042d36f-8d7d-470d-a3d1-ece00b111c2d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2022 - 1 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £181,713 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £181,713 |
| 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 | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATIONS |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DELL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2022 at 11:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9042d36f-8d7d-470d-a3d1-ece00b111c2d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9042d36f-8d7d-470d-a3d1-ece00b111c2d
  4th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=672675742
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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