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title: "Award Notice - Extension of Software and Hardware Support Contract"
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# Award Notice - Extension of Software and Hardware Support Contract

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d842fd99-88a4-4dcc-a1a4-beaed52ab3e6

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## Summary

The University of Leeds has completed a public procurement process involving the award of a service contract titled "Award Notice - Extension of Software and Hardware Support Contract". This contract, valued at £441,652.20, falls under the category of Computer Support Services and is aimed at delivering spare and upgrade/bug fixes for a high-performance distributed storage solution. The contract period started on 28th February 2017 and will conclude on 27th February 2022. The procurement method employed was a direct award, and the tender closed on 27th February 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in computer support services, particularly those that are capable of providing maintenance and upgrade solutions for complex storage systems. Companies that are SMEs would find themselves well-suited to compete, as evidenced by the contract's suitability criteria. The contract has been awarded to Panasas Inc, indicating a focus on companies with expertise in high-performance computing solutions, thereby opening avenues for collaborative opportunities or sub-contracting for related service providers.

## Notice

5 year service contract, spare and upgrade/bug fix for high performance distributed storage solution.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3e2e401-0838-482a-b414-09ed9a635df8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2017 - 27 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £441,652 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,363 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 9JT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72610000 - Computer support services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2017 at 13:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3e2e401-0838-482a-b414-09ed9a635df8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3e2e401-0838-482a-b414-09ed9a635df8
  17th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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