---
title: "Data Storage Solution"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000561558"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000561558.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN"
published: "2019-03-25"
---

# Data Storage Solution

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000561558

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen is conducting a procurement process for a "Data Storage Solution" as part of its initiative to replace existing malfunctioning data infrastructure. The contract has a value of £661,500 and was signed on 3rd January 2019, marking the completion of the tender process. This method was classified as a "limited" procurement, awarded without prior publication of a call for competition, allowing for direct negotiation with the current supplier, Dell EMC Public Sector, based in Bracknell, UK. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically within the education sector, and is set in the Aberdeen locality in the UK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the technology and data infrastructure sectors, particularly those with expertise in data storage solutions and system integration. Companies that can demonstrate capability in maintaining data security and continuity, especially in educational organisations, would be well-positioned to compete. As the project involves the urgent replacement of critical infrastructure, businesses that can provide reliable and efficient solutions will find this opportunity particularly beneficial for growth.

## Notice

AWARD NOTICE - Data Storage Solution

### Lot Information

Lot 1

AWARD NOTICE following on from voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice 2018 204 466352

### Procurement Information

The transaction is for replacement data infrastructure. Existing equipment has begun to intermittently malfunction and there are serious doubts about the potential institutional data loss and long-term robustness and sustainability of the infrastructure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR349642 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £661,500 |

## 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 | DELL EMC PUBLIC SECTOR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72317000 - Data storage services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR349642
- 19 Oct 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT334768

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT334768
  Data Storage Solution - Data Storage Solution
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR349642
  Data Storage Solution - AWARD NOTICE - Data Storage Solution

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000561558

## Provenance

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