---
title: "HPE BladeCenter Replacement"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000761837"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000761837.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS GRAMPIAN"
published: "2024-03-26"
---

# HPE BladeCenter Replacement

Buyer: NHS GRAMPIAN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000761837

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by NHS Grampian for the tender titled "HPE BladeCenter Replacement" in the Health industry category. The location of the procurement is in Aberdeen, UKM50. The procurement stage was an Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The key date for the contract award was on 12th March 2024.

This tender by NHS Grampian for the HPE BladeCenter Replacement provides opportunities for businesses, especially those dealing with goods in the health technology sector. Businesses offering server solutions or software licensing services could compete for this tender. The procurement method used was a limited process with a specific focus on awarding without an open competition, benefiting businesses already on relevant frameworks or approved supplier lists.

## Notice

Mini competition under SBS Framework SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Mini Competition under SBS Digital Workspace Solutions Framework SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411

Options: Software licensing for the servers will be bought directly from Microsoft, although included and priced by the suppliers

### Procurement Information

A mini competition exercise was carried out using the SBS framework and all suppliers for the relevant lot were invited to participate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR501719 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 26 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £444,182 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS GRAMPIAN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB15 6RE |
| 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 | Kingswells/Sheddocksley/Summerhill |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48822000 - Computer servers

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR501719

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR501719
  HPE BladeCenter Replacement - Mini competition under SBS Framework SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsgrampian.org
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000761837

## Provenance

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