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title: "PowerEdge R660 Server"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2024-08-06"
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# PowerEdge R660 Server

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9b3012d4-674e-42f7-bde8-b51a7884798f

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has completed a procurement process for the acquisition of a PowerEdge R660 Server. Classified under the industry category of servers (CPV: 48820000), this tender was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The process began with a tender period ending on 13th April 2024, with the contract running from 14th April 2024 to 14th May 2024. The procurement location is Birmingham, B15 2TT, and the awarded value is £23,217.45. The award stage was finalised on 15th April 2024, with the notification published on 6th August 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in the supply and maintenance of server technologies. Given its specific requirement for a PowerEdge R660 Server, businesses with a strong track record in IT hardware supply would be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, leveraging a framework agreement method implies that the winning supplier, Prolinx Limited, was sourced from a pre-approved list, ensuring a streamlined and competitive procurement process. This kind of procurement can offer long-term growth potential through sustained relationships with reputable institutions like the University of Birmingham.

## Notice

PowerEdge R660 Server

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f9e64fa-a76f-49b6-83d3-98814e43233c |
| 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 | 6 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Apr 2024 - 14 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,217 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,217 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48820000 - Servers

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2024 at 08:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f9e64fa-a76f-49b6-83d3-98814e43233c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f9e64fa-a76f-49b6-83d3-98814e43233c
  6th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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