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title: "Expansion of Capacity and Performance of AMRC research data storage platform"
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# Expansion of Capacity and Performance of AMRC research data storage platform

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-932a3135-7aea-40b8-83ed-6aae8fb72cd9

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## Summary

The UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD initiated a tender for the "Expansion of Capacity and Performance of AMRC research data storage platform," focusing on data storage services. Located in Yorkshire and the Humber, the procurement method employed was a Single Source Authorisation, with the contract valued at £72,131. The tender period concluded on 30th August 2017, and the contract was awarded on 4th September 2017, effective from the same date and lasting through 6th September 2017. The initial status of this process is marked as complete.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in data storage services, particularly those capable of supporting research organisations. Companies with expertise in data infrastructure and storage solutions would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders, utilising their technical capabilities to enhance research data management. Engaging in partnerships or collaborations could further amplify prospects within this sector.

## Notice

Expansion of capacity and performance of AMRC research data storage platform

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e42c8b6c-f9f0-46fe-bab8-6d974cd7aeec |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single Source Authorisation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 4 Sep 2017 - 6 Sep 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £72,131 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,131 |
| 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 SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | ROTHERHAM |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S60 5TZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham |
| Local authority | Rotherham |
| Electoral ward | Rother Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Rotherham |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72317000 - Data storage services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2018 at 15:31 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e42c8b6c-f9f0-46fe-bab8-6d974cd7aeec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e42c8b6c-f9f0-46fe-bab8-6d974cd7aeec
  27th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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