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title: "GPFS Server Replacement"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY"
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# GPFS Server Replacement

Buyer: THE CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ba3c322-6dd1-40d9-8415-77535a0c7151

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## Summary

The Centre for Ecology & Hydrology has completed a procurement process for the "GPFS Server Replacement" project, valued at £60,147. This contract falls under the main procurement category of goods and specifically involves mainframe hardware. The procurement method used was a single tender action, as it was below the threshold for competitive tendering. The contract period commenced on 24th August 2020 and is set to conclude by 27th November 2020. The location for delivery is Crowmarsh Gifford, Oxfordshire, England, with the procurement process being marked as award stage as of 21st August 2020.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses engaged in providing mainframe hardware and related technology solutions, particularly those capable of meeting specific software and configuration requirements. Companies with experience in hardware replacement and system support, especially those familiar with the needs of environmental or research institutions, would be well-suited to explore similar future contracts. The necessity for ongoing service in precise technical environments also creates avenues for businesses that focus on tailored technology implementations and customer-specific support.

## Notice

This hardware is replacing existing storage infrastructure, and it has a specific software and configuration requirement, that will allow continued service to UKCEH staff.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb53601f-b359-4eaf-a499-5d792590945b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 23 Aug 2020 - 27 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,147 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,147 |
| 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 CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY |
| Locality | CROWMARSH GIFFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX10 8BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Benson & Crowmarsh |
| Westminster constituency | Henley and Thame |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30211200 - Mainframe hardware

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2020 at 14:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb53601f-b359-4eaf-a499-5d792590945b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb53601f-b359-4eaf-a499-5d792590945b
  20th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ceh.ac.uk

## Provenance

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