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title: "UK SBS IT17351 MRC Servers"
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buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
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# UK SBS IT17351 MRC Servers

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea60ef70-e960-40c8-aee9-f527c0338fa7

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the buying organisation, UK Shared Business Services Limited, which is based in Swindon, England. The contract titled "UK SBS IT17351 MRC Servers" pertains to the acquisition of Dell's hyper-converged OpenStack system for scientific computing, classified under the servers category (CPV code 48820000). This procurement was executed via a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement and is currently in the award stage. The contract period commenced on 9th August 2017 and is set to conclude on 8th August 2022, with an awarded value of £157,976.28. The tender period ended on 26th July 2017.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the IT and scientific computing sectors, particularly those supplying server technologies. Companies that provide innovative server solutions, especially those familiar with Dell’s offerings or similar hyper-converged systems, may find this procurement suitable for tendering. As the buying organisation is a public sector entity, larger firms with robust capabilities in delivering complex IT hardware solutions are well-positioned to compete effectively in this space.

## Notice

This contract is for the purchase of Dell hyper-Converged Openstack system node for Scientific Computing. A compliant procurement process was undertaken via direct award against Lot 3a (OEM Solutions excluding HPC) of the SSSNA framework agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cf1fda6-b4a3-41be-a5ad-219af6268480 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 8 Aug 2017 - 8 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £157,976 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £157,976 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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 Apr 2018 at 09:49 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cf1fda6-b4a3-41be-a5ad-219af6268480
- 29 Mar 2018 at 15:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cf1fda6-b4a3-41be-a5ad-219af6268480

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cf1fda6-b4a3-41be-a5ad-219af6268480
  4th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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