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Contract Award Notice

Servers Storage Solutions National Agreement

  • First published: 05 January 2024
  • Last modified: 05 January 2024
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-02f48d
Published by:
Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC)
Authority ID:
AA77763
Publication date:
05 January 2024
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Contract Award Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Servers

OEM led lot with up to four routes to market either direct, with the OEM, or via nominated resellers. Suppliers must supply an approved range of servers and associated options. This lot includes maintenance renewals, management software and other software layers (where part of a hardware requirement). This lot includes the option to offer a hybrid approach (on and off premise), where on premise represents significant element of the requirement.

Full notice text

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1) Name and addresses

Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC)

111357

Reading Enterprise Centre, The University of Reading, Whiteknights Road, Earley Gate

Reading

RG6 6BU

UK

Contact person: Mark Lewis

Telephone: +44 1189357081

E-mail: SUPC@reading.ac.uk

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://www.supc.ac.uk

Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/86623

I.2) Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Servers Storage Solutions National Agreement

Reference number: ITS4043 SU

II.1.2) Main CPV code

30210000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

II.1.4) Short description

The purpose of the agreement is to offer a framework to support institutions’ in the procurement of servers and storage hardware, as well as solutions such as high performance computing or hyper-converged technology via a quick and compliant route to market.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement

Lowest offer: 1.00  GBP/ Highest offer: 600 000 000.00  GBP

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Lot 1 - Servers

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

30211100

30233000

30233100

30233140

30233141

30233150

30233180

30234000

48782000

48820000

48821000

48822000

48823000

48824000

48825000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

Various locations across the UK.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Servers

OEM led lot with up to four routes to market either direct, with the OEM, or via nominated resellers. Suppliers must supply an approved range of servers and associated options. This lot includes maintenance renewals, management software and other software layers (where part of a hardware requirement). This lot includes the option to offer a hybrid approach (on and off premise), where on premise represents significant element of the requirement.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 60%

Price / Weighting:  40%

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 24 months, with option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

II.2.14) Additional information

It is anticipated that some of the future call-off contracts under this framework will be part or fully funded from external streams, including European Union (EU) funding and potentially other research bodies. All funding accessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by the named participants.

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Lot 2 - Storage

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

30211100

30233000

30233100

30233140

30233141

30233150

30233180

30234000

48782000

48820000

48821000

48822000

48823000

48824000

48825000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

Various locations across the UK.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The purpose of the agreement is to offer a framework to support institutions’ in the procurement of servers and storage hardware, as well as solutions such as high performance computing or hyper-converged technology via a quick and compliant route to market.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 60%

Price / Weighting:  40%

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 24 months, with option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

II.2.14) Additional information

It is anticipated that some of the future call-off contracts under this framework will be part or fully funded from external streams, including European Union (EU) funding and potentially other research bodies. All funding accessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by the named participants.

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Lot 3 - Solutions Exc HPC

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

30211100

30233000

30233100

30233140

30233141

30233150

30233180

30234000

48782000

48820000

48821000

48822000

48823000

48824000

48825000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

Various locations across the UK.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The purpose of the agreement is to offer a framework to support institutions’ in the procurement of servers and storage hardware, as well as solutions such as high performance computing or hyper-converged technology via a quick and compliant route to market.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 70%

Price / Weighting:  30%

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 24 months, with option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

II.2.14) Additional information

It is anticipated that some of the future call-off contracts under this framework will be part or fully funded from external streams, including European Union (EU) funding and potentially other research bodies. All funding accessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by the named participants.

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

Lot 4 - Solutions for HPC or DIC

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

30211100

30233000

30233100

30233140

30233141

30233150

30233180

30234000

48782000

48820000

48821000

48822000

48823000

48824000

48825000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

Various locations across the UK.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The purpose of the agreement is to offer a framework to support institutions’ in the procurement of servers and storage hardware, as well as solutions such as high performance computing or hyper-converged technology via a quick and compliant route to market.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 70%

Price / Weighting:  30%

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

II.2.14) Additional information

It is anticipated that some of the future call-off contracts under this framework will be part or fully funded from external streams, including European Union (EU) funding and potentially other research bodies. All funding accessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by the named participants.

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

Lot 5 - Reseller Solutions

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

30211100

30233000

30233100

30233140

30233141

30233150

30233180

30234000

48782000

48820000

48821000

48822000

48823000

48824000

48825000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Reseller Solutions

Reseller led; products and solutions must be based in servers, storage and solutions (the same scope as Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4). The intention is for this lot to enable new technologies associated networking and software, consultancy and installation within the scope of products and services set out in lots 1 to 4.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 60%

Price / Weighting:  40%

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 24 months, with option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

II.2.14) Additional information

It is anticipated that some of the future call-off contracts under this framework will be part or fully funded from external streams, including European Union (EU) funding and potentially other research bodies. All funding accessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by the named participants.

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Restricted procedure

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction

An electronic auction will be used

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S:

2021/S 000-027936

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 0

Title: Instructions

A contract/lot is awarded: No

V.1 Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

Title: Servers

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/02/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Fujitsu Services Ltd

96056

Northampton Road

MANCHESTER

M40 5BP

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 1.00  GBP / Highest offer: 120 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

Title: Servers

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/02/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

HPE Ltd

690597

Ground Floor , 210 Wharfedale Road Winnersh Triangle

Reading

RG41 5TP

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 1.00  GBP / Highest offer: 120 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

Title: Servers

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/02/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Dell Corporation Ltd

2081369

1st & 2nd Floor One Creechurch Place

London

EC3A 5AF

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 1.00  GBP / Highest offer: 120 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

Title: Servers

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/02/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Lenovo Technology (UK) Ltd

04912819

Redwood 3 Chineham Park Crockford Lane

Basingstoke

RG24 8WQ

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 1.00  GBP / Highest offer: 120 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

Title: Servers

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/02/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Supermicro Inc

806845740

66-67 Newman St

London

W1T 3EQ

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 1.00  GBP / Highest offer: 120 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2

Title: Storage

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/02/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 7

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Dell Corporation Ltd

2081369

1st & 2nd Floor One Creechurch Place

London

EC3A 5AF

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 1.00  GBP / Highest offer: 120 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2

Title: Storage

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/02/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 7

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Fujitsu Services Ltd

96056

Northampton Road

MANCHESTER

M40 5BP

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 1.00  GBP / Highest offer: 120 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2

Title: Storage

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/02/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

HPE Ltd

690597

Ground Floor , 210 Wharfedale Road Winnersh Triangle

Reading

RG41 5TP

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 1.00  GBP / Highest offer: 125 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2

Title: Storage

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/02/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 7

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Lenovo Technology (UK) Ltd

849757265

Redwood 3 Chineham Park Crockford Lane

Basingstoke

RG24 8WQ

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 1.00  GBP / Highest offer: 120 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2

Title: Storage

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/02/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 7

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Netapp UK Ltd

2998329

Building 2 Arthur Road

Windsor

SL4 1RS

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 1.00  GBP / Highest offer: 120 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2

Title: Storage

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/02/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 7

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Pure Storage UK Limited

08268206

Lotus Park 3 The Causeway

Staines

TW18 3AG

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 1.00  GBP / Highest offer: 120 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2

Title: Storage

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/02/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 7

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Supermicro Inc

806845740

66-67 Newman St

London

W1T 3EQ

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 1.00  GBP / Highest offer: 120 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 3

Title: Solutions - Converged, Hyper-Converged, Hybrid and Other solutions (excluding HPC and DIC)

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/02/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Dell Corporation Ltd

2081369

1st & 2nd Floor One Creechurch Place

London

EC3A 5AF

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 1.00  GBP / Highest offer: 120 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 3

Title: Solutions - Converged, Hyper-Converged, Hybrid and Other solutions (excluding HPC and DIC)

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/02/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Fujitsu Services Ltd

96056

Northampton Road

MANCHESTER

M40 5BP

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 1.00  GBP / Highest offer: 120 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 3

Title: Solutions - Converged, Hyper-Converged, Hybrid and Other solutions (excluding HPC and DIC)

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/02/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

HPE Ltd

690597

Ground Floor , 210 Wharfedale Road Winnersh Triangle

Reading

RG41 5TP

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 1.00  GBP / Highest offer: 120 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 3

Title: Solutions - Converged, Hyper-Converged, Hybrid and Other solutions (excluding HPC and DIC)

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/02/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Lenovo Technology (UK) Ltd

04912819

Redwood 3 Chineham Park Crockford Lane

Basingstoke

RG24 8WQ

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 1.00  GBP / Highest offer: 120 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 3

Title: Solutions - Converged, Hyper-Converged, Hybrid and Other solutions (excluding HPC and DIC)

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/02/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Supermicro Inc

806845740

66-67 Newman St

London

W1T 3EQ

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 1.00  GBP / Highest offer: 120 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 4

Title: Solutions - High Performance Computing (HPC) and Data Intensive Computing (DIC) Only

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/02/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 7

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Fujitsu Services Ltd

96056

Northampton Road

MANCHESTER

M40 5BP

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 1.00  GBP / Highest offer: 120 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 4

Title: Solutions - High Performance Computing (HPC) and Data Intensive Computing (DIC) Only

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/02/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 7

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Dell Corporation Ltd

2081369

1st & 2nd Floor One Creechurch Place

London

EC3A 5AF

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 1.00  GBP / Highest offer: 120 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 4

Title: Solutions - High Performance Computing (HPC) and Data Intensive Computing (DIC) Only

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/02/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 7

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

HPE Ltd

690597

Ground Floor , 210 Wharfedale Road Winnersh Triangle

Reading

RG41 5TP

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 1.00  GBP / Highest offer: 120 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 4

Title: Solutions - High Performance Computing (HPC) and Data Intensive Computing (DIC) Only

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/02/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 7

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Lenovo Technology (UK) Ltd

04912819

Redwood 3 Chineham Park Crockford Lane

Basingstoke

RG24 8WQ

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 1.00  GBP / Highest offer: 120 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 4

Title: Solutions - High Performance Computing (HPC) and Data Intensive Computing (DIC) Only

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/02/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 7

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

NEC Europe Ltd

02832014

Athene Odyssey Business Park West End Road

South Ruislip

HA4 6QE

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 1.00  GBP / Highest offer: 120 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 4

Title: Solutions - High Performance Computing (HPC) and Data Intensive Computing (DIC) Only

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/02/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 7

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Supermicro Inc

806845740

66-67 Newman St

London

W1T 3EQ

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 1.00  GBP / Highest offer: 120 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 4

Title: Solutions - High Performance Computing (HPC) and Data Intensive Computing (DIC) Only

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/02/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 7

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

XMA Ltd

02051703

Wilford Industrial Estate Ruddington Lane

Wilford

NG11 7EP

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 1.00  GBP / Highest offer: 120 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 5

Title: Reseller Solutions

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/02/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 23

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 23

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

BIOS IT (Trading as Boston Limited)

02771869

Boston Limited Unit 5 Curo Business Park

Frogmore

AL2 2DD

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 1.00  GBP / Highest offer: 120 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 5

Title: Reseller Solutions

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/02/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 23

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 23

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

CAE Technology Services Ltd

2685146

CAE House 9 Colonial Way

Watford

WD24 4PT

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 1.00  GBP / Highest offer: 120 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 5

Title: Reseller Solutions

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/02/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 23

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 23

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

CDW Ltd

2465350

3rd Floor 10 Fleet Place

London

EC4M 7RB

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 1.00  GBP / Highest offer: 120 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 5

Title: Reseller Solutions

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/02/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 23

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 23

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Computacenter (UK) Ltd

490334648

Hatfield Avenue

Hatfield

AL10 9TW

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 1.00  GBP / Highest offer: 120 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 5

Title: Reseller Solutions

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/02/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 23

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 23

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

CSI Ltd

2589951

CSI House, 2940 Trident Court Birmingham Business Park Solihull Parkway

BIRMINGHAM

B37 7YN

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 1.00  GBP / Highest offer: 120 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 5

Title: Reseller Solutions

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/02/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 23

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 23

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Logicalis Ltd

3732397

110 Buckingham Avenue

Slough

SL1 4PF

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 1.00  GBP / Highest offer: 120 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 5

Title: Reseller Solutions

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/02/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 23

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 23

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

MTI Technology Limited

261452715

3 Lotus park First Floor The Causeway

Staines Upon Thanes

TW18 3AG

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 1.00  GBP / Highest offer: 120 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 5

Title: Reseller Solutions

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/02/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 23

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 23

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Novatech Ltd

2605046

Hamilton Road Cosham

PORTSMOUTH

PO6 4PU

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 1.00  GBP / Highest offer: 120 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 5

Title: Reseller Solutions

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/02/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 23

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 23

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

OCF

4132533

Unit 5 Rotunda Business Centre Thorncliffe Park Chapeltown

Barnsley

S35 2PG

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 1.00  GBP / Highest offer: 120 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 5

Title: Reseller Solutions

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/02/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 23

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 23

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

SCC (Specialist Computer Centres) plc

1428210

Birmingham North Sales James House Warwick Road, Sparkhill

BIRMINGHAM

B11 2LE

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 1.00  GBP / Highest offer: 120 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 5

Title: Reseller Solutions

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/02/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 23

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 23

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Softcat PLC

02174990

Thames Industrial Estate Fieldhouse Lane

MARLOW

SL7 1LW

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 1.00  GBP / Highest offer: 120 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 5

Title: Reseller Solutions

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/02/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 23

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 23

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

XMA Ltd

02051703

Wilford Industrial Estate Ruddington Lane

Wilford

NG11 7EP

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 1.00  GBP / Highest offer: 120 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 5

Title: Reseller Solutions

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/02/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 23

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 23

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

XMA Ltd

02051703

Wilford Industrial Estate Ruddington Lane

Wilford

NG11 7EP

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 1.00  GBP / Highest offer: 120 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

The entire tender process will be conducted electronically and suppliers will need to register their interest online at: https://uk.eu-spply.com/login.asp?B=SUPC

All documents will be issued and will need to be returned online.

The Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) is an operating unit of Southern Universities Management Services, a Company limited by guarantee. Registered in England and Wales No. 2732244.Registered Charity No. 1042175.

An electronic auction will not be used for the award of the framework agreement. Institutions may choose to use an electronic auction if undertaking a further competition under the Framework Agreement.

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium

Reading Enterprise Centre, The University of Reading, Earley Gate, Whiteknights Road, P O Box 217, Whiteknights

Reading

RG6 6BU

UK

Telephone: +44 11893874304

E-mail: supc@reading.ac.uk

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

03/01/2024

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
48822000 Computer servers Servers
30233100 Computer storage units Media storage and reader devices
30210000 Data-processing machines (hardware) Computer equipment and supplies
30233140 Direct-access storage devices (DASD) Media storage and reader devices
48823000 File servers Servers
30233180 Flash memory storage devices Media storage and reader devices
30233000 Media storage and reader devices Computer-related equipment
48821000 Network servers Servers
30233150 Optical-disk drives Media storage and reader devices
48824000 Printer servers Servers
30233141 Redundant Array of Independent Disk (RAID) Media storage and reader devices
48820000 Servers Information systems and servers
48782000 Storage management software package System, storage and content management software package
30234000 Storage media Computer-related equipment
30211100 Super computer Mainframe computer
48825000 Web servers Servers

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
SUPC@reading.ac.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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