---
title: "Award of Tender for HP LTO7 Backup Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000534656"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN"
published: "2018-04-12"
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# Award of Tender for HP LTO7 Backup Equipment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000534656

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen is conducting a public procurement process for the award of a tender for HP LTO7 Backup Equipment, valued at £50,000. Currently, the process is in the tender stage, with submissions due by 23rd March 2018, following which the award period will begin later that same day. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, and the location for delivery is within the Aberdeen region (UKM50). This initiative aims to expand the university’s existing HP LTO7 tape hardware capacity.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of IT hardware and backup solutions, especially those specialising in HP equipment. Companies that are established resellers and authorised distributors of new HP products would be particularly well-suited to participate. The open and competitive nature of this procurement process allows small to medium enterprises (SMEs) to effectively engage and grow their market presence by submitting their bids electronically and showcasing their capabilities in delivering high-quality technological solutions.

## Notice

Contract award for tender to expand University of Aberdeen LTO7 HP equipment.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is the contract award notice for a HP LTO7 tender that was issued. The tender was for the following hardware: 2 x QU626A - HPE StoreEver MSL6480 Expansion Module 1 x 3 year warranty for above to include firmware updates 4 x N7P36A - HPE LTO-7 Ultrium FC tape drive 2 x C0H28A - HPE LTO-6 Ultrium FC tape drive module 180 x C7977A - HPE LTO-7 tape media with label applied

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR316541 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2018 - 2 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | £50,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £34,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB24 3FX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PMD MAGNETICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR316541
- 9 Mar 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR312954

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR312954&idx=1
  9th March 2018 - Cover Letter
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR312954&idx=2
  9th March 2018 - Instructions to Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR312954&idx=3
  9th March 2018 - Form of Tender & Certificate of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR312954&idx=4
  9th March 2018 - Tender Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR312954&idx=5
  9th March 2018 - Suppliers Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR312954
  Invitation to Tender for HP LTO7 Backup Equipment - University of Aberdeen wish to expand our current HP MSL tape hardware by purchasing new hardware and backup tapes.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR316541
  Award of Tender for HP LTO7 Backup Equipment - Contract award for tender to expand University of Aberdeen LTO7 HP equipment.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/it
- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000534656
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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