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title: "Off-site Storage and Retrieval"
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# Off-site Storage and Retrieval

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80ecd93a-2f0c-4ed1-bb5b-1b016b7458c1

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## Summary

The University of East Anglia has awarded a contract for "Off-site Storage and Retrieval" services for their Main Library Research Reserve Material. This procurement falls under the industry category of storage units (CPV: 39173000) and is located in Norwich, England, with postal code NR4 7TJ. The procurement process, which was a single tender action below the threshold, concluded on 23rd September 2024, and the contract period commenced on 1st October 2024, running through to 30th September 2026. The award notice was published on 28th October 2024, marking the completion stage of this process.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specializing in storage and retrieval services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the procurement method was designed with SME suitability in mind. Companies experienced in handling large-scale storage operations will find this contract particularly beneficial for business growth. Archive-Vault Limited, a large-scale enterprise, has been awarded this contract, indicating a preference for suppliers with robust infrastructure and capabilities in providing comprehensive off-site storage solutions. Businesses in the storage industry looking to expand their client base should look for similar procurement opportunities from large institutions like universities.

## Notice

Off-site storage and retrieval service for UEA Main Library Research Reserve Material. A single action tender has been undertaken.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f451bfc9-5559-4b92-9b17-d189c5f2480a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 EAST ANGLIA |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7TJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARCHIVE-VAULT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39173000 - Storage units

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2024 at 11:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f451bfc9-5559-4b92-9b17-d189c5f2480a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f451bfc9-5559-4b92-9b17-d189c5f2480a
  28th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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