---
title: "Infrastructure Compute Refresh"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0354c3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE"
published: "2022-07-22"
---

# Infrastructure Compute Refresh

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0354c3

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## Summary

The University of Bedfordshire is conducting a complete tender process for an "Infrastructure Compute Refresh", focused on acquiring a central server, storage, and backup solution using NetApp Storage Arrays alongside Cisco UCS Compute and Cisco Nexus Fabric. This procurement falls under the goods category within the information systems and servers industry. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the award of the contract to Logicalis UK Ltd, valued at approximately £1,112,752 and signed on 22nd July 2022. The delivery will take place in the UKH2 region, with the relevant lot being cancelled.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in information technology solutions, particularly those offering server and storage infrastructure services. Companies that focus on integrating or providing hardware solutions compatible with NetApp and Cisco products would be particularly well-suited to compete in this space. Engaging with educational institutions like the University of Bedfordshire can lead to potential partnerships and growth within the education sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver bespoke technology solutions.

## Notice

The University is sourcing a central server/storage/backup solution based on NetApp Storage Arrays with Cisco UCS Compute and Cisco Nexus Fabric.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is sourcing a central server/storage/backup solution based on NetApp Storage Arrays with Cisco UCS Compute and Cisco Nexus Fabric.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019995-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,112,752 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |

## 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
- 48820000 - Servers

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2022 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019995-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.beds.ac.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:103632-2016:TEXT:EN:HTML

## Provenance

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