---
title: "Purchase of Access Nodes"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-156538"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-156538.json"
source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARDIFF UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-10-06"
---

# Purchase of Access Nodes

Buyer: CARDIFF UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-156538

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## Summary

Cardiff University has concluded a procurement process titled "Purchase of Access Nodes" under the industry category of goods, specifically focusing on workstations. The procurement, conducted through the ITS4043 framework agreement for Servers, Storage, and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) Lot 1: Servers, is located in Cardiff. The process has reached the award stage, with a contract signed on 1st October 2025. Lenovo Technology (UK) Limited has been awarded the contract valued at £93,269. The university's Procurement Services, based at The Spark Building in Cardiff, oversaw this process, with contact facilitated through Anna Rogala.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in IT hardware and technology solutions, particularly those with capabilities in providing high-performance workstations and servers. Companies experienced in framework agreements and possessing the capability to assure quality and timely delivery could significantly benefit from participating in similar tenders with Cardiff University, which is renowned for its strategic approach to supplier engagement and technological advancement. Such opportunities facilitate business growth by expanding market presence and establishing long-term partnerships with educational institutions.

## Notice

Cardiff University is looking into purchasing the Purchase of Access Nodes using framework ITS4043 SUServers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) Lot 1: Servers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=156538 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £93,269 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARDIFF UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF24 0DE |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Adamsdown |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LENOVO TECHNOLOGY (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30214000 - Workstations

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2025 at 13:58 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=156538

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/business/why-work-with-us/for-suppliers

## Provenance

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