---
title: "UOEUE2764302026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dd68"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "University of Exeter"
published: "2026-08-06"
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# UOEUE2764302026

Buyer: University of Exeter  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dd68

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## Summary

The University of Exeter procured two enterprise-grade Synology storage servers for its Exeter operations. Each server provides 192 terabytes of storage and includes a five-year next-business-day support package. This is a goods requirement focused on enterprise server hardware, data storage capacity and associated technical support. The equipment is classified as servers and is intended to provide substantial, resilient storage infrastructure for the university. Suppliers relevant to this requirement include businesses that supply Synology enterprise storage systems, configure and deliver high-capacity server hardware, and provide responsive support services. The buyer is the University of Exeter, a public authority based in Exeter. The requirement concerns a single combined purchase rather than separate lots, covering both storage servers and their support packages.

The procurement has been completed and the contract was awarded to STONE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED. The buyer used a direct procedure below the applicable threshold, without competition, under the Procurement Act 2023. The contract was signed on 15 April 2026 and runs from 16 April 2026 to 16 April 2027. Its value is £32,198 excluding VAT and £38,637.60 including VAT. The award covers the single requirement for both servers and the related support package. The award record is active and the contract is active. The stated procurement category is goods, with servers as the relevant classification. The available outcome shows a single supplier selected for the complete requirement.

This procurement demonstrates demand from the University of Exeter for enterprise storage infrastructure combining high capacity with a multi-year support commitment. A credible competitor for a comparable requirement would need to supply two enterprise-grade Synology storage servers, each configured with 192TB of storage, and provide dependable next-business-day support. Relevant capability includes understanding university or other institutional storage needs, supplying genuine enterprise hardware, managing delivery and configuration, and supporting systems throughout the service commitment. Businesses with established relationships with Synology or comparable enterprise storage manufacturers may be well placed, particularly where they can demonstrate reliable technical response arrangements. The buyer’s use of a below-threshold direct route also indicates that suppliers should understand this purchasing route and maintain clear, compliant engagement with public-sector procurement teams.

## Notice

two enterprise-grade Synology storage servers, each with 192TB of storage and a 5-year next business day support package

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074589-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2026 - 16 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £32,198 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | University of Exeter |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Postcode area | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STONE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48820000 - Servers

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2026 at 11:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074589-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074589-2026
  6th August 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.exeter.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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