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title: "Pyhsics & Astronomy Server"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-17c07e7a-5d43-4a77-8132-32b82f224eb6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON"
published: "2020-05-01"
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# Pyhsics & Astronomy Server

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-17c07e7a-5d43-4a77-8132-32b82f224eb6

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the University of Southampton, which has issued a tender for the purchase of a Physics & Astronomy server, classified under network servers (CPV 48821000). This procurement is in the award stage, with an active contract value of £23,029. The contract period is set to commence on 1st May 2020 and will conclude on 30th April 2021. The tender period closed on 30th April 2020, and the contract is awarded through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with delivery to Southampton, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), seeking to expand their market presence in the educational sector. Businesses with expertise in providing IT solutions, specifically network servers, would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Collaborating with academic institutions like the University of Southampton may also open doors for innovation and further contracts in related areas.

## Notice

Purchase of additional server for the Universities Physics & Astronomy School

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd6baaf7-625a-407c-8cf3-76ba80b8efe0 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2020 - 30 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,029 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,029 |
| 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 SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48821000 - Network servers

## Release History

- 1 May 2020 at 10:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd6baaf7-625a-407c-8cf3-76ba80b8efe0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd6baaf7-625a-407c-8cf3-76ba80b8efe0
  1st May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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