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title: "TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF A RESEARCH DATA STORAGE SOLUTION - AWARD"
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# TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF A RESEARCH DATA STORAGE SOLUTION - AWARD

Buyer: MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c8a8784d-8ea3-4a15-9f51-54e27d4a2a0f

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## Summary

Manchester Metropolitan University has completed the procurement process for a research data storage solution, reflecting their strategic initiative to enhance the enterprise-grade platform for storing research data. The award for this tender, titled "TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF A RESEARCH DATA STORAGE SOLUTION - AWARD," was made on 21st January 2019, with a contract period running from 1st March 2019 to 28th February 2022. The value of the contract is approximately £305,802.28, falling under the services category, specifically for data storage services. The delivery location is in Greater Manchester, United Kingdom, with the procurement method categorised under 'Other'.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in data storage solutions, particularly those offering software-defined or appliance-based file systems that are cost-effective, scalable, and secure. Companies that focus on innovative technology solutions and can provide high-availability systems would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. With the ongoing emphasis on research and knowledge exchange at the University, there remains potential for further partnerships and expansion for businesses in the data services sector.

## Notice

The provision of a Data Storage Solution that is either software defined or an appliance based file system, which is cost effective, scalable, resilient, and secure, that protects data and has high availability. This service provision forms part of the University's initial investment to provide an enterprise grade platform to store Research Data within Research and Knowledge Exchange (RKE). The strategic aim is that over time the platform will develop, expand and be deployed into multiple areas of the institution

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc89905f-db92-4b9c-90a2-eea16c7953f7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2019 - 28 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £305,802 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | GREATER MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M15 6BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72317000 - Data storage services

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2019 at 16:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc89905f-db92-4b9c-90a2-eea16c7953f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc89905f-db92-4b9c-90a2-eea16c7953f7
  21st January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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