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title: "4U Storage Server"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d6e5fda7-11f5-4f56-94e8-6a434171a74f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CHILDRENS HOSPITAL"
published: "2020-11-23"
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# 4U Storage Server

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CHILDRENS HOSPITAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d6e5fda7-11f5-4f56-94e8-6a434171a74f

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "4U Storage Server," initiated by Birmingham Children's Hospital, involves supplying a 4U storage server intended for bioinformatics data processing needs. This contract falls under the installation services category, specifically for IT services, and is located in Birmingham, West Midlands, England. The procurement method used was a direct tender with a single tender action due to being below threshold. The tender period concluded on 9 March 2020, with the contract set to commence on 1 April 2020 and run until 31 March 2023. The awarded contract, valued at £58,722, was officially announced on 12 March 2020.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses engaged in the IT services and installation sectors, particularly those specialising in data storage solutions and bioinformatics. Potential bidders would benefit from possessing expertise in hardware installation and data management. As the contract has been awarded, companies like Broadberry Data Systems Limited, who were successful in this instance, highlight the kind of established, capable suppliers that could thrive in such environments. New entrants and established players in these fields should similarly examine similar tenders to expand their market presence and service offerings.

## Notice

supply of 1 x 4U Storage server for handling of bioinformatics data processing needs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49f0bae5-1555-4a5b-8996-539a77b4e197 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,722 |
| 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 | BIRMINGHAM CHILDRENS HOSPITAL |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6NH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BROADBERRY DATA SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2020 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49f0bae5-1555-4a5b-8996-539a77b4e197

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49f0bae5-1555-4a5b-8996-539a77b4e197
  23rd November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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