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title: "UK SBS PR17183 Networking Super-Spine and Spine Hardware and Configuration"
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# UK SBS PR17183 Networking Super-Spine and Spine Hardware and Configuration

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c8136f4c-6d5f-418d-abff-2d518157d063

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "UK SBS PR17183 Networking Super-Spine and Spine Hardware and Configuration" is initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited. This initiative falls under the goods category, specifically within the data-processing machines industry. The procurement method utilised is selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract's date range commenced on February 2, 2018, and is set to conclude on April 29, 2021. The tender period ended on January 17, 2018, and the awarded contract is valued at £471,009.37, with delivery occurring in Swindon, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in hardware supply, data network management, and IT solutions, facilitating growth in the technology sector. Companies adept in the design, configuration, and installation of data centre hardware would find this contract particularly aligned with their capabilities. With a focus on specialised data-processing equipment, businesses that can meet the technical requirements set by the Science and Technology Facilities Council are well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts.

## Notice

The Science and Technology Facilities Council has a requirement for the design and supply of a data centre scale fabric "super spine" and a new spine for a network "pod", with some additional spines. The requirement includes supply of hardware, design, configuration, installation and concomitant support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/033831b4-6e3d-48d3-b40c-f95cddccb631 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2018 - 29 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £471,009 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £471,009 |
| 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 | XMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)
- 44316400 - Hardware
- 72315000 - Data network management and support services

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2018 at 17:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/033831b4-6e3d-48d3-b40c-f95cddccb631

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/033831b4-6e3d-48d3-b40c-f95cddccb631
  8th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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