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title: "2810/HP - AMRC Wales & North West Data Centres"
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# 2810/HP - AMRC Wales & North West Data Centres

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e1e550af-1330-4109-bf0c-c4fd35beb9e1

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the University of Sheffield, which has awarded a contract for the title "2810/HP - AMRC Wales & North West Data Centres". This contract falls under the goods category, specifically for servers, and is located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was selective, with the award made via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is active and has a total value of £387,530.67, with a contract period running from 2nd February 2021 to 1st February 2026. The tender was completed on 1st February 2021, prior to its announcement on 4th February 2021.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT infrastructure, particularly those able to supply data centre solutions and servers. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, given the inclusivity of the procurement process. Companies with experience in delivering to a university context, particularly those familiar with frameworks and public sector procurement, would be especially well-suited for participation. The contract's duration also allows for long-term partnerships and consistent supply opportunities.

## Notice

The University identified the need to purchase two data centres to be installed at satellite Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) sites in Wales and the North West (Preston). The contract was awarded via Direct Award under Lot 3a of the Servers, Storage & Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) framework - reference no. ITS4031 SU. No expressions of interest are required, nor can be processed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa597f3a-8853-4267-b9a3-f8a29bc29c6b |
| 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 | 4 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2021 - 1 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £380,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £387,530 |
| 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 SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## 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 Feb 2021 at 10:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa597f3a-8853-4267-b9a3-f8a29bc29c6b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa597f3a-8853-4267-b9a3-f8a29bc29c6b
  4th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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