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title: "UKRI DDaT20435 - Panasas 5PB parallel Storage Solution"
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buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
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# UKRI DDaT20435 - Panasas 5PB parallel Storage Solution

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8abf2123-472c-4633-9799-24ff94ba8ea6

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, involves the direct award of the contract titled "UKRI DDaT20435 - Panasas 5PB parallel Storage Solution." This contract pertains to the supply of a storage solution in the Servers industry category, with an estimated value of £780,219.35. The procurement method adopted is selective, conducted as a call-off from the Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) framework. The award was finalised on 22 December 2020, with the contract period running from 23 December 2020 to 22 December 2025, and delivery is to be made to a specified address in OX11 0QX, England.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialised in hardware solutions and IT infrastructure services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide competitive offerings in storage technology and project management. The successful candidate, XMA Limited, demonstrates the potential for SMEs to engage in substantial government contracts, making this an appealing opportunity for other businesses in the same sector to consider bidding for future projects under similar frameworks.

## Notice

This award is for the provision of a Panasas 5PB parallel Storage Solution, including node and hardware support and maintenance for 5 years, hardware installation, project management and delivery. This is a direct award to XMA Limited against the Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) framework Ref 2016/2.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb0282c1-5677-483c-aebd-1fb0e1336529 |
| 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 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 23 Dec 2020 - 22 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £780,219 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £780,219 |
| 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

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48820000 - Servers

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2021 at 14:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb0282c1-5677-483c-aebd-1fb0e1336529

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb0282c1-5677-483c-aebd-1fb0e1336529
  26th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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