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title: "NU/1353-2 Supply & Installation of Additional Scaled Out Network Attached Storage (NAS)"
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# NU/1353-2 Supply & Installation of Additional Scaled Out Network Attached Storage (NAS)

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fa13c2ba-1464-40c6-be5b-dd6c0290af61

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Newcastle University aims to expand its capacity for Scale out Network Attached Storage (NAS) through the tender titled "NU/1353-2 Supply & Installation of Additional Scaled Out Network Attached Storage (NAS)." This tender falls under the classification of software packages and information systems (CPV code 48000000) and is located in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. The contract is valued at £188,000 and commenced on 8th April 2021, concluding on 3rd May 2021. The procurement method details are listed as not applicable, with the tender having completed its phase.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to supply goods related to IT infrastructure, particularly in the hardware sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in storage solutions or IT services would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. By engaging with organisations like Newcastle University, which is open to purchasing additional hardware as required, these businesses can establish long-term partnerships and expand their market reach.

## Notice

The University awarded a contract to Softcat on 24th May 2018, on an initial 3 year term, to enable it to purchase Scale out Network Attached Storage (NAS) as and when required. An initial purchase was made as part of that original process.. The University now wishes to purchase additional hardware to expand its capacity in the short term

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f6b43bb-e9a9-4be5-b238-b0562646e003 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 7 Apr 2021 - 3 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £188,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £187,723 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2021 at 10:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f6b43bb-e9a9-4be5-b238-b0562646e003

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f6b43bb-e9a9-4be5-b238-b0562646e003
  21st April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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