---
title: "Large scale fast storage for Eddie Refresh"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000799848"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2025-05-27"
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# Large scale fast storage for Eddie Refresh

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000799848

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh, a body governed by public law, has concluded a procurement process titled "Large scale fast storage for Eddie Refresh" under the industry category of Education (COFOG code 09). This procurement, conducted through an open procedure, involves the purchase of five high-performance storage units intended for delivery in the region of UKM75, Edinburgh. The procurement stage has reached its completion, with the contract valued at £384,144.01 being signed on 22 May 2025. This tender employs the Servers, Storage, and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) framework, ensuring the supply and delivery of high-speed storage units with specific technical requirements. 

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply and delivery of storage solutions. As the tender requires substantial storage capacity with advanced performance metrics, companies specialising in high-speed, large-scale storage solutions are well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities. While the contract was successfully awarded to OCF Ltd, indicating their strengths in meeting these standards, businesses focusing on innovative storage technologies and services might also find growth prospects within this sector. Engaging with frameworks like the SSSNA can enhance visibility and access to start significant collaborations with educational institutions.

## Notice

Purchase of five high performance storage units, including delivery and 5-year warranty.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement via Desktop Exercise, Lot 2 Storage, Servers Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) Framework for the supply and delivery of 5 high speed storage units which meet the following requirements: Minimum 368TB capacity (RAW) Minimum SSD performance Minimum 24 drives Maximum 800W Maximum size 2U Minimum dual storage controllers Minimum 4 x 32 GB fibre channel (2 x 32Gb per controller) 5 year warranty

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531122 |
| 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 | 27 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 May 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £384,144 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OCF |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48810000 - Information systems

## Release History

- 27 May 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531122

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531122
  Large scale fast storage for Eddie Refresh - Purchase of five high performance storage units, including delivery and 5-year warranty.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000799848

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