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title: "Contract for the Supply of a Server Solution for a 5 Year Term to the University of Birmingham"
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# Contract for the Supply of a Server Solution for a 5 Year Term to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fced8425-736f-4abf-af71-aa4017627501

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has successfully completed a contract for the Supply of a Server Solution, which was initiated as a call-off under a framework agreement (FP10565/22). This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically related to servers, with a total contract value of £499,989.60. The contract period commenced on 25 March 2022 and will run until 24 March 2027. The procurement method utilised was selective, and the tender period ended on 24 March 2022. The delivery location is Birmingham, England (B15 2TT).

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in server and IT solutions, particularly those capable of providing robust technological infrastructure for long-term projects. Companies that are well-suited to compete include large-scale suppliers with experience in public sector contracts. Engaging with the University of Birmingham for future projects may facilitate business growth, especially for those targeting the higher education sector within the region.

## Notice

Supply of a Server system for a 5 year term. Made as a call off to FRAM495/20

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ac2e409-1fc7-4e3f-a37d-1cd5ed7752e7 |
| 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 | 26 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2022 - 24 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £499,989 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £416,658 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48820000 - Servers

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2022 at 08:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ac2e409-1fc7-4e3f-a37d-1cd5ed7752e7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ac2e409-1fc7-4e3f-a37d-1cd5ed7752e7
  26th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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