---
title: "Expansion of IT Virtual Server and Storage Infrastructure"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000548062"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN"
published: "2018-06-26"
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# Expansion of IT Virtual Server and Storage Infrastructure

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000548062

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen has completed a public procurement process for the "Expansion of IT Virtual Server and Storage Infrastructure" project, valued at £170,703.20. This tender falls under the goods category of the education sector, specifically aimed at enhancing the university's existing VMware server infrastructure. The procurement method adopted was an open procedure, and the award was made to Fujitsu Services on 19 June 2018, with the procurement date listed as 26 June 2018. The delivery of the services is associated with the region of Aberdeen, which is classified under the CPV code 30233100.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in IT infrastructure and services, particularly those with expertise in software-defined storage solutions and virtual server management. Companies with a robust background in educational systems or large-scale IT deployments will find this tender particularly relevant. The competitive nature of the tender allows businesses to expand their portfolio within the education sector by demonstrating their capabilities in providing innovative technological solutions.

## Notice

In order to provide the additional resource required the University of Aberdeen seeks to transform part of its existing VMware server infrastructure, moving from a blade and fibre-channel SAN model to commodity x86 servers utilising software defined storage over IP.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

In order to provide the additional resource required the University of Aberdeen seeks to transform part of its existing VMware server infrastructure, moving from a blade and fibre-channel SAN model to commodity x86 servers utilising software defined storage over IP.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN323205 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £170,703 |

## 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 | FUJITSU SERVCIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30233100 - Computer storage units

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN323205

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN323205
  Expansion of IT Virtual Server and Storage Infrastructure - In order to provide the additional resource required the University of Aberdeen seeks to transform part of its existing VMware server infrastructure, moving from a blade and fibre-channel SAN model to commodity x86 servers utilising software defined storage over IP.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000548062

## Provenance

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