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title: "Emerald Rapids Servers"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2024-09-19"
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# Emerald Rapids Servers

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-271ac2ed-15e6-4ef0-a5b0-8ccb9a13e742

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham recently completed a procurement process for "Emerald Rapids Servers" under the industry category of Computer Servers (CPV: 48822000). This selective procurement utilised a call-off from a framework agreement for a total value of £722,306 and was awarded to Lenovo Global Technologies UK Limited. The procurement stage is currently at the Award stage, having been officially awarded on 14th September 2024, with the contract period set from 13th May 2024 to 13th May 2025. The servers will be delivered to B15 2TT, Birmingham, England.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in computer servers and related technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, particularly those experienced in delivering high-value technology solutions to academic institutions. The selective procurement method highlights the need for proven capabilities in executing sizeable framework agreements, making it an attractive venture for established suppliers looking to expand their client base in the higher education sector.

## Notice

Emerald Rapids Servers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/317c611b-0df9-4322-8599-a96bdbccb25c |
| 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 | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 12 May 2024 - 13 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £722,306 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £722,306 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LENOVO GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48822000 - Computer servers

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2024 at 08:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/317c611b-0df9-4322-8599-a96bdbccb25c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/317c611b-0df9-4322-8599-a96bdbccb25c
  19th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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