---
title: "Integral SlimXpress Pro"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06e080"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "University of the West of England"
published: "2026-08-10"
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# Integral SlimXpress Pro

Buyer: University of the West of England  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e080

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## Summary

The University of the West of England bought portable external solid-state drives for use in Bristol. The requirement was for Integral SlimXpress Pro 500GB devices, classified as hard-disk drives, with USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectivity, silver casing, stated read and write speeds of up to 2,000 MB/s, a USB-C to USB-C cable and a USB-C to USB-A adapter. This is a goods requirement for a specific, packaged storage product rather than an installation, support or consultancy service. The buying organisation is the University of the West of England, based at Frenchay Campus in Bristol. The procurement covered one requirement and was delivered in the United Kingdom.

The procurement is complete and was awarded through a direct below-threshold procedure without competition. Advania UK (CCS) Limited was selected as supplier. The award was active and related to the single requirement. The contract was signed on 16 July 2026 and ran from 17 July 2026 to 18 July 2026. Its value was £27,015 excluding VAT and £32,418 including VAT. The procurement was below the applicable threshold. The recorded award date is not provided, but the supplier selection and contract outcome are recorded. The route used means the requirement was purchased without a competitive tender, so the award reflects a direct procurement decision rather than an evaluation between competing bids.

This procurement indicates demand from the University of the West of England for a defined volume of high-speed portable storage supplied as a ready-to-use product. Suppliers best placed for a future requirement of this kind would have dependable access to Integral SlimXpress Pro or an exact compliant equivalent, with the specified 500GB capacity, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 interface, 2,000 MB/s read and write performance, cable and adapter included. Credibility would depend on accurate product matching, reliable stock and fulfilment, and the ability to supply a university buyer through a direct below-threshold purchasing route. IT hardware distributors and resellers with established manufacturer supply arrangements are the most relevant competitors for similar demand.

## Notice

Integral SlimXpress Pro 500GB PORTABLE EXTERNAL SSD USB-C 3.2 GEN.2X2 SILVER R-2000MBs W-2000MBs USB-C to C CABLE USB-C TO A ADAPTER

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075877-2026 |
| 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 | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 Jul 2026 - 18 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £27,015 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | University of the West of England |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Postcode area | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Advania UK (CCS) Limited |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30233132 - Hard-disk drives

## Release History

- 10 Aug 2026 at 16:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075877-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075877-2026
  10th August 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.advania.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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