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title: "DDaT19313 - Tape Archive Solution"
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buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
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# DDaT19313 - Tape Archive Solution

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95ff5427-183f-44cb-a965-20063c5dd254

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "DDaT19313 - Tape Archive Solution" was conducted by the UK Shared Business Services Limited as the buying organisation. This contract falls under the goods category, specifically focused on data-processing machines (hardware), and was located in the South East of the United Kingdom. The process reached the award stage on 19 January 2020, with a contract value of £448,436. The contract period commenced on 20 January 2020 and concluded on 27 March 2020. The procurement was carried out through a selective method via a direct award against the LUPC framework, specifically SSSNA Lot 3a, to Dell Corporation, the first-ranked supplier for this lot.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in data-processing hardware or related technology solutions, particularly larger firms that have the capacity to meet the requirements outlined by UK Shared Business Services Limited. Companies with expertise in developing, supplying, or integrating hardware solutions for data archiving systems would be well-suited to compete in similar future procurements. Engaging with frameworks and understanding the selection criteria can lead to new business avenues and partnerships in the growing technology sector.

## Notice

STFC Scientific Computing are replacing their CTA tape archive system. This replacement is being based around CERN's tape archive system and requires a variety of hardware to operate. This requirement has been procured via a Direct Award against the LUPC framework SSSNA Lot 3a to Dell Corporation who are the first ranked supplier for this lot.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab403a98-d622-47b3-a2cc-60aeebfaccff |
| 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 | 6 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2020 - 27 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £448,436 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £448,436 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2020 at 10:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab403a98-d622-47b3-a2cc-60aeebfaccff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab403a98-d622-47b3-a2cc-60aeebfaccff
  6th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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