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title: "New Fibre Channel Storage Network Fabric Switches"
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# New Fibre Channel Storage Network Fabric Switches

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-464a98d3-285b-4832-8193-63792b4ed8cc

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## Summary

The University of the West of England, located in Bristol, led a procurement process for "New Fibre Channel Storage Network Fabric Switches" using a call-off from the SSSNA Framework – Lot 5 (ITS4043SU). This procurement pertained to the software package and information systems industry, marked under the CPV code 48000000. The process reached the award stage on 17th March 2025, with a contract period from 18th March 2025 to 19th March 2025. The project's total value was £114,322.10 GBP, and the procurement method was selective, primarily targeted at small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in IT infrastructure. Companies proficient in delivering high-performance network solutions could leverage this tender to expand their market presence and establish a competitive edge in supplying cutting-edge fibre channel storage solutions. The procurement process endorsed suppliers like S3 Solid State Solutions T/A Trustmarque Solutions Limited, reflecting a collaborative framework agreement conducive to fostering innovative partnerships and driving technological advancements within the IT sector.

## Notice

New Fibre Channel Storage Network Fabric Switches via SSSNA Framework - Lot 5 (ITS4043SU)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6baa2f6d-b8e0-4888-a072-df039d1aa1a4 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2025 - 19 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £114,322 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £114,322 |
| 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 THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | S3 SOLID STATE SOLUTIONS T/A TRUSTMARQUE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 12 May 2025 at 09:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6baa2f6d-b8e0-4888-a072-df039d1aa1a4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6baa2f6d-b8e0-4888-a072-df039d1aa1a4
  12th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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