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title: "Start Up Server Equipment"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON"
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# Start Up Server Equipment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-242fd67d-d0b4-447b-a85a-a77dff4ad091

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## Summary

The University of Southampton has recently completed a procurement process for Start Up Server Equipment, classified under the "Information systems and servers" industry category. This direct award process, conducted under a call-off from a framework agreement, saw the university approach Dell Corporation Limited for a quotation. The procurement, valued at £34,998, began with the tender period ending on 3rd December 2024. The contract period for this award started on 10th December 2024 and will conclude on 7th January 2025. The delivery location for these goods is indicated by the postal code PO15 5TX.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in server equipment and information systems. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) could find this procurement particularly advantageous, given the suitability criteria that favour such organisations. Companies that can provide high-quality IT infrastructure solutions will be well-placed to compete in similar future tenders. The direct award to a reputable supplier like Dell also underscores the importance of established credentials and the ability to meet specific requirements swiftly.

## Notice

The University of Southampton ("University") wishes to conduct a direct award process for the purchase of Start Up Server Equipment ("Goods/Services") to meet its requirements. The University has approached Dell ("Supplier") to obtain a quotation for the Goods/Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e65c1ee-f29c-4c0c-93f8-3e6fac7117a4 |
| 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 | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 10 Dec 2024 - 7 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,998 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,998 |
| 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

- 48800000 - Information systems and servers

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2024 at 14:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e65c1ee-f29c-4c0c-93f8-3e6fac7117a4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e65c1ee-f29c-4c0c-93f8-3e6fac7117a4
  11th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.southampton.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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