---
title: "4064/IT/LN/24 Research Data Storage- Net App Extension"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0445eb"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD"
published: "2024-03-06"
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# 4064/IT/LN/24 Research Data Storage- Net App Extension

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0445eb

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield awarded a contract for Research Data Storage- Net App Extension via a direct award under the NHSSBS IT Solutions 2 Framework to Proact IT UK Limited. The contract was signed on 1st March 2024 for a value of £655,061.29. The procurement falls under the goods category for servers.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the IT solutions industry, particularly those providing data storage services and server solutions. Companies with expertise in server technology and experience in public sector contracts may find this tender well-suited for growth. The University of Sheffield acted as the buying organisation, and the procurement stage was completed with the contract awarded to meet specific project requirements and timescales.

## Notice

University of Sheffield required an extension to their current suite of NetApp Storage Grid already installed at the site. NHSSBS- IT Solutions 2 was utilised for the products to be procured and the direct award option taken based on the requirement and timescales of the project. The supplier on the framework were selected (Proact IT UK Limited).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

University of Sheffield required an extension to their current suite of NetApp Storage Grid already installed at the site. NHSSBS- IT Solutions 2 was utilised for the products to be procured and the direct award option taken based on the requirement and timescales of the project. The supplier on the framework were selected (Proact IT UK Limited).

### Procurement Information

Based on the requirement and timescales involved the incumbent supplier Proact IT UK Limited were selected as they were able to meet these requirements in full and within the agreed timescales. Additionally, this was done via the NHSSBS IT Solutions 2 Framework where a direct award option is available to be utilised based on the set criteria.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007148-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £655,061 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE32 Sheffield |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROACT IT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48820000 - Servers
- 48821000 - Network servers
- 48822000 - Computer servers

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2024 at 10:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007148-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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