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title: "2659/MH - AMRC Data Centre Renewal"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD"
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# 2659/MH - AMRC Data Centre Renewal

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-57bf09a6-a813-497d-8716-658438821ab1

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield recently completed a procurement process for the contract titled "2659/MH - AMRC Data Centre Renewal". This project falls within the goods category, specifically focusing on servers. The procurement was carried out through a selective method, involving a call-off from the Servers, Storage & Solutions National Agreement framework, with a total value of £500,000. The contract period is set to commence on 16th October 2020 and will run until 15th October 2025. The location for the delivery addresses is within Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The award for the contract was made on 12th October 2020, and no expressions of interest were necessary for this tender.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in the growing field of data centre services and solutions. Companies with expertise in server technology and data management would be well-suited to compete, particularly those capable of providing innovative solutions aligned with the needs of the University of Sheffield. The long-term contract duration may also encourage businesses to explore partnerships or investment in new technologies to meet the evolving demands of the data centre sector.

## Notice

The University identified the need to refresh two data centres, based at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC). The contract was awarded via Direct Award under Lot 3a of the Servers, Storage & Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) framework - reference no. ITS4031 SU. No expressions of interest are required, nor can be processed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b197e901-3a06-40f6-9a7d-b673d0641b59 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 15 Oct 2020 - 15 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £508,024 |
| 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 SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48820000 - Servers

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2020 at 10:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b197e901-3a06-40f6-9a7d-b673d0641b59

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b197e901-3a06-40f6-9a7d-b673d0641b59
  20th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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