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title: "Provision of a remote access cluster and an additional cluster for larger capacity"
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# Provision of a remote access cluster and an additional cluster for larger capacity

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2bb854ae-75a0-43f3-a3b4-e3288f71eafe

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has completed a tender process titled "Provision of a remote access cluster and an additional cluster for larger capacity". This procurement falls under the computer equipment and supplies industry and was based in Birmingham, England. The contract, initiated as a call-off from a framework agreement, had a total value of £199,452, with a minimum value of £166,210. The tender period concluded on 28th November 2021, and the contract went into effect from 29th November 2021, lasting until 10th January 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in computer equipment and services, particularly those capable of providing high-performance computing solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly accessible, given the procurement's focus on encouraging SME participation. Companies with expertise in scaling computing infrastructure to support educational environments or those able to supply large quantities of hardware could be well-positioned to benefit from this contract.

## Notice

Providing a remote access cluster allowing student access to high specification computers. Providing an additional cluster of 80 computers in Mechanical Engineering building to increase capacity for larger student intake. Made as a call off to FRAM445/19

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46d8fa88-0c8b-40bc-af6b-fe17e70a1549 |
| 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 | 29 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 29 Nov 2021 - 10 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £199,452 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £166,210 |
| 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 | CDW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2021 at 14:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46d8fa88-0c8b-40bc-af6b-fe17e70a1549

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46d8fa88-0c8b-40bc-af6b-fe17e70a1549
  29th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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