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title: "UK SBS PR18001 High Performance Object Storage System - Hardware & Software"
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# UK SBS PR18001 High Performance Object Storage System - Hardware & Software

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c5a8d3e-ce20-4fa1-ac35-b1a8f16d0ba1

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is conducting a procurement process for the supply, installation, and support of a high-performance object storage system valued at £598,165.14. This contract relates to the data-processing machines industry and is situated in Swindon, England. The procurement method used is selective, with the contract awarded as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 19 January 2018, and the contract is scheduled to run from 13 February 2018 to 29 April 2021.

This opportunity is particularly suited for large-scale technology providers with expertise in hardware and networking, specifically those capable of delivering data-processing machines and related support services. Companies specialising in high-performance storage solutions and system installations should consider competing, as the contract encompasses both hardware and software components, thus offering a potential for substantial business growth in the technology sector.

## Notice

The Science and Technology Facilities Council has a requirement for the supply, installation and support of a 6 Petabytes high performance object storage system. The requirement is inclusive of hardware, software, support and associated networking.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b3ab1ec-7a74-4298-96f7-606b0a3eb45f |
| 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 | 20 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2018 - 29 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £598,165 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £598,165 |
| 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 | DELL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)
- 32420000 - Network equipment
- 44316400 - Hardware
- 51611100 - Hardware installation services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2018 at 14:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b3ab1ec-7a74-4298-96f7-606b0a3eb45f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b3ab1ec-7a74-4298-96f7-606b0a3eb45f
  20th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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