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title: "Data Centre Server Refresh 2019"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DERBY"
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# Data Centre Server Refresh 2019

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9613dfdf-40da-4cb8-a01c-254224fcf3c8

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## Summary

The University of Derby is seeking suppliers for the "Data Centre Server Refresh 2019" project, which involves acquiring a hyper-converged server solution due to the outdated server infrastructure in use for over six years. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically within the information systems and servers industry. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, having been published on 13 September 2019. The contract has a total value of £999,236.76, and the contract period is scheduled to commence on 26 April 2019 and conclude on 25 April 2024. The featured supplier for this contract is XMA Limited, which has been awarded the contract effective from 18 April 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in IT infrastructure and services, particularly those offering hyper-converged solutions. Firms with experience in providing resilient server systems, management, and automation technologies will find themselves well-positioned to compete. As the University transitions to a more cloud-based operational model, businesses that can ensure seamless integration and scalability of server solutions are likely to benefit from further engagement in future tenders from this institution.

## Notice

The University of Derby's server infrastructure is over 6 years old and is due to be refreshed. We are looking to procure a Hyper-converged server solution to sustain current and future growth over the next 5 years. A hyper-converged platform is proposed rather than separate compute and storage infrastructure as it will be simpler and cheaper to install, manage, automate, and scale. Our IT Services Strategy prescribes the introduction of Hyper-converged infrastructure into our Data Centres from 2018 - 2023, providing the flexibility and agility to react to organisational demands and business change. Our services are becoming more cloud-based and as replacement programmes for some of our core services result in SaaS largely being the model of choice, our data centre technologies need to sustain current demands and allow for easy transition onto other future platforms.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a6d2017-845f-46d7-8a04-f12a08eef6f6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 25 Apr 2019 - 25 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £999,236 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £999,236 |
| 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 DERBY |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 1GB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Allestree |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Derbyshire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48800000 - Information systems and servers

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2019 at 14:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a6d2017-845f-46d7-8a04-f12a08eef6f6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a6d2017-845f-46d7-8a04-f12a08eef6f6
  13th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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