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title: "2U quad node Supermicro Compute chassis"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-75166f5d-b488-44ed-a370-02a55ac8b44e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2024-07-26"
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# 2U quad node Supermicro Compute chassis

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-75166f5d-b488-44ed-a370-02a55ac8b44e

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has awarded a contract for "2U quad node Supermicro Compute chassis" under the industry category of Servers (CPV code 48820000). The lead procurement stage was the Award, with the process initiated via selective procurement as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 25th March 2024 and is set to end on 25th July 2024, with the award published on 26th July 2024. The goods will be delivered to the postal code B15 2TT in Birmingham, England, and the contract holds a value of £36,780 GBP.

This tender opportunity is particularly conducive to business growth for suppliers in the IT hardware sector, specifically those specialising in high-performance compute chassis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-suited to compete, given the procurement's suitability requirements and the characteristics of the awardee, XMA Limited, an SME itself. This tender can open pathways for further collaboration and contracts with academic institutions, enhancing market credibility and portfolio strength.

## Notice

2U quad node Supermicro Compute chassis

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/807dc818-7875-4290-b61e-1e6e8fad7e7f |
| 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 | 26 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2024 - 25 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,780 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,650 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48820000 - Servers

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2024 at 09:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/807dc818-7875-4290-b61e-1e6e8fad7e7f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/807dc818-7875-4290-b61e-1e6e8fad7e7f
  26th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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