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title: "GB-Lincoln: 335 - Server Blades"
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# GB-Lincoln: 335 - Server Blades

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aef65e1f-80fd-49e7-bc97-93dc1b61efcf

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## Summary

The University of Lincoln has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of server blades and related equipment valued at £200,000. This tender, titled "GB-Lincoln: 335 - Server Blades," falls within the data-processing machines industry category and was conducted under the Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium's 'Server Storage and Solutions National Agreement' framework. The procurement process has now reached completion, with the contract period set to commence on 26th April 2021 and conclude on 26th July 2021. The procurement was located in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in supplying IT hardware and associated services, particularly those specialising in server and data-processing solutions. Companies that compete in this space, including both large and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in installation support and equipment provision, would be well-placed to leverage this opportunity. As the contract was awarded to Softcat plc, those in similar sectors may consider focusing on partnerships or superior offerings to enhance their competitiveness in future tenders.

## Notice

The University were looking to replace some of its Server Equipment which had become old and had reaching its end of life. The University were therefore looking for a supplier that will be able to provide the items listed within the Pricing Document which included rack mount servers, associated & supporting equipment, and some professional services to offer advice and support with the installation. Additional information: This opportunity was issued under the Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium's (SUPC's) 'Server Storage and Solutions National Agreement' framework. All organisations under lot 4 were invited to submit a quoted price for the equipment being purchased.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce2a5506-fd65-411a-90b6-8410303443ee |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 Apr 2021 - 26 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 LINCOLN |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN6 7TS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Boultham |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)
- 48800000 - Information systems and servers

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2021 at 09:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce2a5506-fd65-411a-90b6-8410303443ee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce2a5506-fd65-411a-90b6-8410303443ee
  23rd April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=588443958
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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