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title: "20PB of Tape Media for use by the LHC Experiments."
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# 20PB of Tape Media for use by the LHC Experiments.

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-36936d3a-1ef5-429e-b824-bff15a986c11

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## Summary

The procurement process involved a tender for "20PB of Tape Media for use by the LHC Experiments," initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited. This tender falls within the goods category of memory storage media and is located in Swindon, England. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 24 January 2021, with the contract starting on 25 January 2021 and set to conclude on 9 April 2021. The awarded contract amounted to £193,760 and the successful supplier was XMA Limited.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the technology and goods supply sector, particularly those specialising in memory storage solutions and media. Companies capable of providing high-volume, reliable storage products may find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future, particularly those that can also demonstrate compliance with the frameworks established by the UK Shared Business Services Limited.

## Notice

Direct Award Via NHS Workplace Solutions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97567bd3-4d61-4072-a28e-46653cb4d790 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 Jan 2021 - 9 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £193,760 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £193,760 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30234500 - Memory storage media

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2021 at 17:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97567bd3-4d61-4072-a28e-46653cb4d790

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97567bd3-4d61-4072-a28e-46653cb4d790
  15th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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