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title: "Supply, Delivery & Commissioning of a Block Storage Array"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000607562"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2020-07-28"
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# Supply, Delivery & Commissioning of a Block Storage Array

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000607562

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde is seeking submissions for the "Supply, Delivery & Commissioning of a Block Storage Array," located in Glasgow, UK. This procurement process, which began with the tender phase, follows an open procedure and includes two lots: a Hybrid Block Storage Array and an All-Flash Block Storage Array. The tender period concluded on 28 January 2020, and the award for the All-Flash Block Storage Array was completed on 24 July 2020, amounting to £667,523. The procurement is categorised under goods in the education industry.

This contract represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in IT infrastructure and storage solutions, particularly those able to demonstrate quality and cost-effective products—criteria critical to the evaluation process. Suppliers with experience in higher education environments, possessing the necessary accreditations such as ISO certifications and robust insurance policies, would be particularly well-suited to engage in this competitive tendering process, which could enhance their portfolio and client relationships.

## Notice

Supply, Delivery & Commissioning of a Block Storage Array

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Hybrid Block Storage Array

Supply, Delivery & Commissioning of a Block Storage Array for the University of Strathclyde. All detail pertaining to the procurement exercise is contained within the ITT documents. Potential tenderers should note that the ITT is offered in two lots, however a maximum of one lot will be awarded through the process.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the Successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of suppliers or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations. The Contracting Authority may at it's sole discretion exercise this option.

Lot 2 - All-Flash Block Storage Array

Supply, Delivery & Commissioning of a Block Storage Array for the University of Strathclyde. All detail pertaining to the procurement exercise is contained within the ITT documents. Potential tenderers should note that the ITT is offered in two lots, however a maximum of one lot will be awarded through the process.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the Successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of suppliers or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations. The Contracting Authority may at it's sole discretion exercise this option.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL391393 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £664,000 |
| Lots value | £664,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £667,523 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1QE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROACT IT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 44316400 - Hardware
- 51611100 - Hardware installation services
- 72100000 - Hardware consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL391393
- 11 Dec 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375017

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375017
  Supply, Delivery & Commissioning of a Block Storage Array - Supply, Delivery & Commissioning of a Block Storage Array
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL391393
  Supply, Delivery & Commissioning of a Block Storage Array - Supply, Delivery & Commissioning of a Block Storage Array

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000607562
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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