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title: "Tape Library Infrastructure"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b7208b77-d559-4c27-b16f-9cacfa2a87c5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2018-07-24"
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# Tape Library Infrastructure

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b7208b77-d559-4c27-b16f-9cacfa2a87c5

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has completed a procurement process for the "Tape Library Infrastructure" project, classified under network infrastructure (CPV code 32424000). The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation, and the contract, valued at £87,638.68, commenced on 12th July 2018 and will conclude on 12th July 2023. The procurement stage is complete, having concluded with the announcement of the awarded contract on 6th July 2018, which was officially published on 24th July 2018. The delivery address for the project is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses in technology and network infrastructure, particularly those specialising in hardware and system solutions. Companies that can provide similar goods and services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. Engaging in this sector could enhance business growth, as increased demand for advanced infrastructure solutions continues across various organisations, particularly educational institutions like the University of Birmingham.

## Notice

Tape Library Infrastructure

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd3724fb-202f-4f77-bb5d-5f9e6b6b7a24 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 11 Jul 2018 - 12 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £87,638 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MIDLAND COMPUTER SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32424000 - Network infrastructure

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2018 at 11:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd3724fb-202f-4f77-bb5d-5f9e6b6b7a24

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd3724fb-202f-4f77-bb5d-5f9e6b6b7a24
  24th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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