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title: "Infrastructure Compute Refresh"
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# Infrastructure Compute Refresh

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea54c1e0-b67f-4f1c-85a1-35e2a493f456

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## Summary

The University of Bedfordshire, situated in Luton, has successfully completed a public procurement process titled "Infrastructure Compute Refresh." This tender, classified under the Information Systems and Servers category (CPV code: 48800000), focused on acquiring a central server, storage, and backup solution, incorporating NetApp Storage Arrays along with Cisco UCS Compute and Cisco Nexus Fabric. The procurement method was selective, prompting a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 20th July 2022, with an active contract period from 1st August 2022 to 31st December 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs in the technology sector, particularly those specialising in IT infrastructure and storage solutions. Businesses that can provide advanced server solutions, storage systems, or IT consultancy services would be ideally suited to compete in similar tenders. The collaboration with established names in the industry, evidenced by the awarded contract to Logicalis UK Ltd, highlights the potential for smaller firms to engage in government and educational sector contracts, driving growth and partnership opportunities in this competitive environment.

## Notice

The University is sourcing a central server/storage/backup solution based on NetApp Storage Arrays with Cisco UCS Compute and Cisco Nexus Fabric Additional information: This was issued against the Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement Lot 4 (Reseller Led Solutions) Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/056657af-444d-4289-8dfa-461755eefd63 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,112,752 |
| 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 BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 3JU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48800000 - Information systems and servers

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2022 at 12:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/056657af-444d-4289-8dfa-461755eefd63

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/056657af-444d-4289-8dfa-461755eefd63
  20th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.beds.ac.uk

## Provenance

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