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title: "UK SBS PR17162 Scale out File System Network Attached Storage - Hardware & Software"
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# UK SBS PR17162 Scale out File System Network Attached Storage - Hardware & Software

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8821f3f5-b50a-4041-8183-9a4cc548e8d5

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## Summary

The public procurement process, initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, pertains to the tender titled "UK SBS PR17162 Scale out File System Network Attached Storage - Hardware & Software". This requirement falls under the data-processing machines industry category. The procurement was a selective process involving a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender period concluded on 4th January 2018. The awarded contract, valued at £1,217,261.80, commenced on 26th January 2018 and is set to expire on 29th April 2021. The delivery address for the goods is located in Oxfordshire (OX11 0QX).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT and data storage sector, particularly those that specialise in scalable storage solutions and associated networking hardware and software. Companies experienced in providing large-scale data-processing machines would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Such opportunities can facilitate growth for suppliers capable of delivering the technical requirements and ongoing support necessary for complex storage infrastructures.

## Notice

The Science and Technology Facilities Council have a requirement for the supply, installation and support of 4-15 Petabytes usable Scale out File System Network Attached Storage, which is inclusive of software, hardware and associated networking.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecfe6c4a-ec2f-48dd-827a-182aadee7413 |
| 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 | 8 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2018 - 29 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,217,261 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,217,261 |
| 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 | XMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2018 at 16:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecfe6c4a-ec2f-48dd-827a-182aadee7413

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecfe6c4a-ec2f-48dd-827a-182aadee7413
  8th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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