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title: "IT18230 - CEPH Storage Servers for Physics Data Processing at the RAL Tier-1"
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# IT18230 - CEPH Storage Servers for Physics Data Processing at the RAL Tier-1

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-429950aa-76cf-427c-b103-896dc1a5f92a

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## Summary

The public procurement process, managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, involves the acquisition of CEPH Storage Servers for Physics Data Processing at the RAL Tier-1. This selective tender falls under the industry category of data-processing machines (hardware) and took place in the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 7 December 2018. The awarded contracts, valued at £251,440.20 and £249,386 respectively, commenced on 15 January 2019 and will run until 31 March 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in data-processing hardware, to grow and expand within the competitive market. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is tailored to accommodate their capabilities. Companies able to provide reliable storage solutions and related services would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts of this nature, thereby enhancing their market presence and profitability.

## Notice

IT18230 - CEPH Storage Servers for Physics Data Processing at the RAL Tier-1. This was a mini competition against the LUPC framework SSSNA - LOT 3B.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbb83cf0-5373-4be3-9464-1f11f7596999 |
| 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 | 7 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2019 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,826 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,826 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | DELL; XMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2019 at 17:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbb83cf0-5373-4be3-9464-1f11f7596999

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbb83cf0-5373-4be3-9464-1f11f7596999
  7th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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