---
title: "IBM Tapes"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000802859"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000802859.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2025-06-27"
---

# IBM Tapes

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000802859

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has completed a procurement process for the purchase of IBM tapes to enhance their data backup capabilities in the IBM Tape Library for DataStore. This procurement, managed via an open procedure, is categorised under the 'goods' industry, specifically targeting educational needs. Located in Edinburgh (UKM75), the tender, referenced as DA0387, was awarded on 26th June 2025, with Logicalis, a supplier classed as an SME, being the successful bidder. The awarded contract, worth £93,330, has been actively signed into effect, supporting the university's data storage requirements through the Servers, Storage, and Solutions National Agreement framework.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT equipment supply, particularly those that can offer solutions related to data storage and management. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a strong presence in the technology sector and experience in educational or public sector projects are well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. The tender's open procurement method encourages wide participation and fosters competitive bidding, presenting a lucrative avenue for businesses aiming to establish or expand their footprint within the academic institution marketplace.

## Notice

Purchase of IBM tapes for the IBM Tape Library to back-up all university data in DataStore.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of IBM Tapes for the IBM Tape Library to back-up all university data in DataStore. Procurement is Desktop Evaluation of Lot 5: Reseller Solutions, 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=JUN533469 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 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 | £93,330 |

## 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 | LOGICALIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48800000 - Information systems and servers

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533469

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533469
  IBM Tapes - Purchase of IBM tapes for the IBM Tape Library to back-up all university data in DataStore.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000802859

## Provenance

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