---
title: "Enterprise Data Centre Storage"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cad1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-07-14"
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# Enterprise Data Centre Storage

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cad1

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## Summary

The procurement process concluded with Aston University awarding a contract for the supply and delivery of on-premises enterprise data centre storage infrastructure. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Media storage and reader devices" and took place in Birmingham, United Kingdom (UKG31). The procurement process adhered to a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition, under the Crown Commercial Service Technology Products and Associated Services 2 (TePAS 2) Framework Agreement. The contract was officially signed on 26th June 2026. Aston University acted as the buying organisation, completing the award stage with Akhter Computers Limited as the successful supplier, following a mini-competition involving four bids. The contract, valued at £1,676,300, includes an optional extension of up to two years until 26th June 2033.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in data storage solutions, specifically those supplying media storage and reader devices. Companies like Akhter Computers Limited, which succeeded as an SME, are well-suited to engage in such procurement processes, especially if they are capable of delivering tailored, high-performance storage solutions. The contract is an excellent opening for businesses aiming to expand their footprint in the educational and public sectors, providing a platform for growth through long-term agreements with reputable institutions like Aston University. The limited procurement method and framework-based competition could favour businesses with existing framework agreements or those experienced in framework mini-competitions.

## Notice

Supply and delivery of on-premises enterprise data centre storage infrastructure, including Performance, Standard, and Archive storage tiers, to support the University's data, application, and research storage requirements

### Lot Information

Hardware

Supply and delivery of on-premises enterprise data centre storage infrastructure, including Performance, Standard, and Archive storage tiers, to support the University's data, application, and research storage requirements

Options: an option to extend by up to 2 years to 26 June 2033

### Procurement Information

The contract was awarded following a further competition (mini-competition) conducted under the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Technology Products and Associated Services 2 (TePAS 2) Framework Agreement (Lot 2 - Hardware), RM6098. The TePAS 2 framework was itself subject to a full open competitive procurement process and published in accordance with applicable regulations. The call-off procedure is therefore lawful under Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, which permits contracting authorities to award contracts under framework agreements without a separate prior publication of a call for competition, provided the framework was established in compliance with the Regulations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066210-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,676,300 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG31 Birmingham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AKHTER COMPUTERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30233000 - Media storage and reader devices

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2026 at 12:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066210-2026

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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