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title: "Award - FalconStor NSS Upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-26a73b98-0e18-4eff-b367-a08fa64efbad"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH"
published: "2017-07-27"
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# Award - FalconStor NSS Upgrade

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26a73b98-0e18-4eff-b367-a08fa64efbad

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth has completed a tender for the "FalconStor NSS Upgrade," a contract valued at £24,154, categorised under networking software services. The procurement process was initiated on 4th July 2017 and was awarded on 30th June 2017, with the contract lasting until 3rd July 2018. The procurement method used was classified as 'Other,' with the tender activity taking place in Plymouth, South West England. Interested parties should note that the tender period concluded on 26th June 2017.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focusing on networking software, to expand their clientele and project portfolio. Companies engaged in similar service offerings, especially large firms capable of meeting the specifications, would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. The competition environment may benefit from suppliers experienced in working with academic institutions, allowing for tailored engagement strategies and value propositions.

## Notice

Award - Call off from Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f317ee1-57bd-4dbb-9c8e-9118888d521a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 3 Jul 2017 - 3 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,154 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,154 |
| 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 PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48210000 - Networking software package

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2017 at 12:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f317ee1-57bd-4dbb-9c8e-9118888d521a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f317ee1-57bd-4dbb-9c8e-9118888d521a
  27th July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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