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title: "Purchase of hardware for storage expansion V2"
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# Purchase of hardware for storage expansion V2

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f08c6e82-671a-4b99-a53b-b8f45dfc57fa

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## Summary

The University of Salford has completed a procurement process for the purchase of hardware for storage expansion. The contract, awarded under a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, pertains to the hardware industry and is identified by the CPV code 44316400. The goods are to be delivered to the location with postal code M5 4WT in Salford, England. The tender process concluded on 18th August 2025, with the contract set to commence on 25th August 2025 and end on 25th August 2028. The awarded contract has a value of £230,224.80 and has been assigned to Softcat.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT hardware and storage solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in supplying similar technological goods may find such tenders appealing, given the procurement's suitability for SMEs. Offering products or services that align with university infrastructure enhancement projects can open doors for further competitive engagements, particularly for businesses capable of providing high-quality solutions within established framework agreements.

## Notice

The University of Salford (UoS) is seeking to Purchase the following hardware, software licensing and corresponding support for 36 Months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea0a14e6-bb14-4589-926b-42fc48daa41c |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £230,224 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £230,224 |
| 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 SALFORD(THE) |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M5 4WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44316400 - Hardware

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2025 at 13:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea0a14e6-bb14-4589-926b-42fc48daa41c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea0a14e6-bb14-4589-926b-42fc48daa41c
  22nd August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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