---
title: "Virtual Desktop Interface (VDI) 2024"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000784258"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN"
published: "2024-11-26"
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# Virtual Desktop Interface (VDI) 2024

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000784258

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen, located in Aberdeen, UK, has completed the procurement process for the project titled "Virtual Desktop Interface (VDI) 2024" under the education category. This contract, classified under the CPV code 48821000 for computer servers, involves the provision of four VSAN-RN units. The contract was awarded to Dell Corporation Ltd, headquartered in Edinburgh, UK, with the contract valued at £88,952.84. The procurement followed an open procedure and was finalised on 22nd November 2024, with significant deliverables expected within the UKM50 region.

This tender opportunity offers substantial growth potential for businesses specialising in IT infrastructure, particularly those capable of providing high-quality server and storage solutions. The successful company, Dell Corporation Ltd, exemplifies the type of large-scale enterprise that excels in such competitive procurement environments. However, this contract award signifies the importance of robust supply capabilities and technical expertise in gaining contracts from leading institutions like the University of Aberdeen. Businesses looking to expand into the educational sector and government contracts may find similar future opportunities rewarding for their portfolios.

## Notice

Provision of 4 VSAN-RN

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of 4 x VSAN-RN and 5 year support.. This is a contract award notice for a direct call-off under National Framework, ref: ITS4043; Lot 1: Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV519069 |
| 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 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Nov 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 | £88,952 |

## 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

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48821000 - Network servers

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV519069

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV519069
  Virtual Desktop Interface (VDI) 2024 - Provision of 4 VSAN-RN

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000784258

## Provenance

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