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title: "DDaT21063 - Pure Storage Flash Blade 156TB Upgrade for UKRI STFC RAL"
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# DDaT21063 - Pure Storage Flash Blade 156TB Upgrade for UKRI STFC RAL

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b447de0-29f8-42bb-8a4d-ddeb17f8cbf9

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a contract awarded by UK Shared Business Services Limited for the purchase of a Pure Storage Flash Blade 156TB Upgrade and associated hardware support for the UK Research and Innovation Science and Technology Facilities Council at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Swindon, England. This contract, valued at £94,024.30, was procured through a selective method as a call-off from the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions Framework. The contract period spans from 31 March 2021 to 31 March 2026. The award notice was published on 25 February 2021, following the completion of the tender phase, which ended on 1 February 2021.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in computer equipment and IT services. Companies capable of providing high-quality IT solutions, particularly those with experience in hardware upgrades and support, would be well-suited to compete in future tender opportunities under similar frameworks. The contract highlights the need for both large-scale suppliers and SMEs in the technology sector to assist public organisations in enhancing their digital infrastructure.

## Notice

***Please note this is an Award Notice, not a call for Competition*** This Contract is for the purchase of Pure Storage Flash Blade 156TB Upgrade and Hardware Support for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) site. This Contract was procured via the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions Framework following the Direct Award Procedure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5af0c477-6c8e-45cb-96da-5e6474128e25 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £94,024 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £94,024 |
| 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2021 at 09:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5af0c477-6c8e-45cb-96da-5e6474128e25

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5af0c477-6c8e-45cb-96da-5e6474128e25
  25th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

## Provenance

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