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title: "UKRI STFC CPU"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2019-01-04"
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# UKRI STFC CPU

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bef3a1d2-3be5-499d-9c0d-ddce27c5c5e8

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## Summary

The procurement process involved UK Shared Business Services Limited, which sought to acquire a number of identical rack-mounted compute server systems under the title "UKRI STFC CPU". The procurement was classified under the industry category of computer equipment and supplies, with a specific focus on computer servers. The contract, valued at £327,276.19, was awarded following a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 17 December 2018, while the contract period extends from 19 December 2018 to 31 March 2022 in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses, particularly those with expertise in providing computer hardware solutions. Companies that specialise in computer equipment and have the capacity to deliver large-scale server systems could be particularly well-suited to this market. Additionally, organisations with a social value mission may find opportunities within this framework, as the contract indicates suitability for voluntary and community sector enterprises.

## Notice

UKRI STFC required a number of identical commodity rack-mounted compute server systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2bed6ab-a398-443c-a6b6-3ae0c4593e2b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 19 Dec 2018 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £327,276 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £327,276 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
- 48822000 - Computer servers

## Release History

- 4 Jan 2019 at 14:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2bed6ab-a398-443c-a6b6-3ae0c4593e2b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2bed6ab-a398-443c-a6b6-3ae0c4593e2b
  4th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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