---
title: "Award of contract for data resiliance equipment - University of Aberdeen"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000662078"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN"
published: "2021-07-29"
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# Award of contract for data resiliance equipment - University of Aberdeen

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000662078

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen has recently awarded a contract for data resilience equipment, valued at £314,390, under the Open Procedure procurement method. This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically focusing on server equipment as per the SSSNA Lot 3a framework. The award was officially signed on 23 July 2021, and the relevant contract details can be found on the university's procurement website. The delivery address for this contract is located in Aberdeen, UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of IT infrastructure and server equipment, particularly large firms capable of managing sizeable contracts. Companies with expertise in data resilience technologies, as well as suppliers familiar with the SSSNA framework, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future procurement processes. The nature of the award, being a direct contract with Dell Corporation, highlights the importance of having a strong track record and competitive offerings in the highly specialised field of data solutions.

## Notice

Award of contract for server equipment using SSSNA Lot 3a framework. Direct award to Dell as top ranked supplier.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract for server equipment using SSSNA Lot 3a framework. Direct award to Dell as top ranked supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL422472 |
| 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 | 29 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £314,390 |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 44316400 - Hardware
- 48820000 - Servers

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL422472

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL422472
  Award of contract for data resiliance equipment - University of Aberdeen - Award of contract for server equipment using SSSNA Lot 3a framework. Direct award to Dell as top ranked supplier.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000662078

## Provenance

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