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title: "Tier-1 Disk Procurement"
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# Tier-1 Disk Procurement

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-55ddc5c0-27bd-44e1-af4b-f9e1b8653b3d

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), has concluded a Call Off contract for the procurement of Network Disk Storage, Accessories, and Support. This award notice pertains to the procurement titled "Tier-1 Disk Procurement," classified under Network components (CPV code: 32422000) and Data network support services (CPV code: 72315100). The buying organisation, UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, England, managed the selective procurement process as part of the Servers, Storage, and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) Framework. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract period spanning from 27 February 2025 to 26 February 2031. The awarded value is GBP 818,358, and key dates include the tender period end on 10 January 2025 and the award date on 25 February 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in network components and data network support services, particularly those operating within ICT and storage solutions sectors. The awarded contract to Dell Corporation Limited reflects the potential for similar firms, especially SMEs, to secure substantial public sector contracts under framework agreements. Such contracts promise long-term partnerships and predictable revenue streams over the contract period, presenting an attractive growth opportunity for businesses with expertise in advanced technology procurement and support services.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) had a requirement for the provision of Network Disk Storage, Accessories and Support. This Call Off contract has been concluded as a Further Competition under the Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) Framework***

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29161784-f616-448c-b001-ff467f861435 |
| 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 | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2025 - 26 Feb 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £818,358 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £818,358 |
| 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 1UH |
| 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 | DELL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32422000 - Network components
- 72315100 - Data network support services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2025 at 18:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29161784-f616-448c-b001-ff467f861435

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29161784-f616-448c-b001-ff467f861435
  26th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e47425e5-f316-433b-8a02-ad59d9b5bdf6
  Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6f6c59f0-7840-4845-a98a-24f9797735f3
  Variation

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