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title: "Network Refresh - Servers"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON"
published: "2024-12-04"
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# Network Refresh - Servers

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c6616a4-5c0b-4003-8c21-4ccd6c960e95

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## Summary

The University of Southampton has completed the procurement process for the "Network Refresh - Servers" contract, classified under Information systems and servers (CPV code: 48800000). The contract was awarded through a call-off from a framework agreement using a selective procurement method. Key dates include a tender end date of 2 December 2024, and the contract period spans from 4 December 2024 to 13 February 2025. The procurement location is Southampton, England, specifically at the University's Highfield Campus (postcode SO17 1BJ). The total value of the contract is £38,495 GBP, and the award notice was published on 4 December 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing information systems and server infrastructure, particularly those with the capability to fulfil a call-off from a framework agreement. While it wasn't specifically suited for SMEs or VCSEs, this direct award to Dell Corporation Limited highlights the potential for businesses with robust capabilities in IT infrastructure and server solutions to secure similar contracts. Companies focused on integrating and supplying advanced IT systems can leverage such procurement opportunities to fuel business growth and establish strong partnerships with reputable institutions like the University of Southampton.

## Notice

The University of Southampton would like to procure Network Servers on a direct award process via a framework call off.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a2f3466-17fe-46df-8e59-618515fd0718 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Dec 2024 - 13 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,495 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,495 |
| 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

- 4 Dec 2024 at 15:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a2f3466-17fe-46df-8e59-618515fd0718

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a2f3466-17fe-46df-8e59-618515fd0718
  4th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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