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title: "Existing Filestore Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e00eca29-e824-4d68-80c2-517fdcab0a6b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON"
published: "2021-02-22"
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# Existing Filestore Maintenance

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e00eca29-e824-4d68-80c2-517fdcab0a6b

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## Summary

The procurement process, overseen by the University of Southampton, pertains to the "Existing Filestore Maintenance" contract. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically related to data-processing machines and system management software. The contract, valued at £344,825, follows a selective procurement method with a key date of 25 January 2021 for tender submissions and a contract period running from 1 February 2021 to 31 January 2026. The procurement stage is at the award phase, announced on 26 January 2021, with the winning supplier being Solid State Solutions Limited.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data-processing hardware and software maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) could particularly benefit, given their eligibility and the nature of the requirements. Businesses that excel in providing system management solutions and server support will find this contract well-suited for their capabilities, potentially aiding in their growth in the public sector market.

## Notice

Purchase of replacement maintenance contract for the Universities existing filestore contract. Additional information: Call-Off from the SUPC, SSSNA Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf347e1c-d3d6-458a-b8c3-d54f217d2670 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £344,825 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £344,965 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOLID STATE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)
- 48780000 - System, storage and content management software package
- 48820000 - Servers

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2021 at 14:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf347e1c-d3d6-458a-b8c3-d54f217d2670

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf347e1c-d3d6-458a-b8c3-d54f217d2670
  22nd February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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