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title: "Hardware purchase"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b1c40a5c-0648-4208-9985-59da25b69c05"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2021-10-20"
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# Hardware purchase

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b1c40a5c-0648-4208-9985-59da25b69c05

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has awarded a contract for the purchase of hardware, specifically Unity 380 DPE and Unity 2U from Dell Corporation Limited, under the selective procurement method via a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £59,106.72, commenced on 6th October 2021 and will continue until 5th October 2026. The tender process concluded on 4th October 2021, with the award announcement published on 20th October 2021. This procurement falls under the goods category, with a specific classification of hardware, and involves delivery to a location in Swindon, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs, to engage with public sector supply chains, especially those involved in hardware supplies and related technologies. Companies that specialise in providing IT infrastructure or hardware solutions, as well as those that can fulfil contracts through framework agreements, would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. The long contract duration also suggests prolonged supply opportunities, beneficial for strategic planning and business growth.

## Notice

This has been awarded to Dell via the SSSNA Framework Agreement Lot 3a where Dell are top ranked. This is for a supply of Unity 380 DPE 25 x 2.5 Dell FLD RCK and Unity 2U 25x2.5 DAE FLD RCK

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e861fdee-fde0-486b-80d9-4d7eeafe1d31 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 Oct 2021 - 5 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,106 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,106 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44316400 - Hardware

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2021 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e861fdee-fde0-486b-80d9-4d7eeafe1d31

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e861fdee-fde0-486b-80d9-4d7eeafe1d31
  20th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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