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title: "Hardware Upgrade"
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published: "2024-10-04"
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# Hardware Upgrade

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c9fe80d2-f0a2-42e2-917c-1f22991dcf56

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has concluded a procurement process for a hardware upgrade, specifically in the category of servers. The procurement, titled "Hardware Upgrade," involved a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to Dell Corporation Ltd, and the contract period ran from 2nd August 2024 to 23rd August 2024. The project was finalised with an overall value of £64,470.95. Dstl is located in Salisbury, England, and the delivery address for the servers is in London (postal code EC3A 5AF).

This procurement provides substantial business opportunities for companies specialising in server hardware and related IT services. However, this particular tender may be less accessible for smaller enterprises, given its selective procurement method and the involvement of a large-scale supplier like Dell Corporation Ltd. Firms that can participate in such frameworks and possess the capacity to deliver high-value, time-sensitive IT infrastructure projects would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging with this type of contract can enhance business portfolios, establish relationships with high-profile governmental clients, and secure opportunities within the defence sector.

## Notice

Authority Hardware upgrade

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47d82d13-deca-4683-9f5c-b37d589b7ad3 |
| 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 | 4 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2024 - 23 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £64,470 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,470 |
| 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 | DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48820000 - Servers

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2024 at 11:25 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47d82d13-deca-4683-9f5c-b37d589b7ad3
- 5 Aug 2024 at 15:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47d82d13-deca-4683-9f5c-b37d589b7ad3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47d82d13-deca-4683-9f5c-b37d589b7ad3
  4th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ed04c402-60e1-4c42-8dd8-1b5327fa5bd0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/6c3b5fa5-2603-40aa-925b-52db5e43f1f5
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/264c75b7-bc6c-4f08-8db8-191d5ccc2072

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