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title: "DDaT21087 Ceph test box"
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# DDaT21087 Ceph test box

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6a995d04-90ec-4cfe-a3ca-0e755b74904f

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, concerns the award for a Ceph test box as part of the goods category within the computer equipment and supplies industry. This contract was awarded to DELL Corporation Ltd following a selective procurement method via a call-off against the Servers, Storage & Solutions National Agreement framework. The award notice was published on 12 March 2021, following the end of the tender period on 11 February 2021. The contract, valued at £41,998, commenced on 12 February 2021 and is set to conclude on 11 February 2022. The delivery address is located in OX11 0QX, England.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), looking to expand their reach in the computer hardware sector. Companies that specialise in the provision of IT infrastructure, server storage solutions, and related technological goods would be well-suited to engage in similar public procurement processes. The successful tendering firms can leverage such contracts to establish long-term relationships with public sector organisations and enhance their market presence.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation have a requirement for a Ceph test box. This has been sourced via direct award against the Servers, Storage & Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) from DELL Corporation Ltd.***

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f762c004-3111-4670-b8e2-937c09905773 |
| 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 | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 12 Feb 2021 - 11 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,998 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,998 |
| 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 1FL |
| 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

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2021 at 17:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f762c004-3111-4670-b8e2-937c09905773

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f762c004-3111-4670-b8e2-937c09905773
  12th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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