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Published 8 Nov 2021, 12:10 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Servers Storage Solutions National Agreement

Authority: University of Reading (Education)

Framework agreement5 lotsGoodsRestricted procedureMax 5 lots per supplier

Sectors: Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages (30)Software Packages & ERP (48) Delivery: UK

Framework ceiling (notional)£500,000,000total for 5 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue

Submissions closed 8 Dec 2021awarded 1 Feb 2023

Lots 5max 5 won per supplier

What is being bought5 lots · detail below

Published requirement 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.

CPV: Computer servers · Computer storage units · Data-processing machines (hardware) · Direct-access storage devices (DASD) · File servers · Flash memory storage devices · Media storage and reader devices · Network servers · Optical-disk drives · Printer servers · Redundant Array of Independent Disk (RAID) · Servers · +4 more

How this framework works

From the published notice

Places: up to 34 suppliers · 23 bids on the busiest of 5 lots (0.7 per place) · 21 appointed
Electronic auction: yes

Lots and requirements (5)Procurement structure

5 lots · all with a published value · win at most 5 of them · evaluation weights differ by lot

Every one of these 5 lots carries the same published figure, £100,000,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.

Lot #1ServersAwardedRenewalceiling above

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. 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.

Delivery: UK · Various locations across the UK.

Extensions: SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 24 months, with option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months. · Option to extend for 2 periods of 12 monthsSecond stage: up to 10 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowedElectronic catalogue: required

30211100 Super computer 30233000 Media storage and reader devices 30233100 Computer storage units 30233140 Direct-access storage devices (DASD)30233141 Redundant Array of Independent Disk (RAID)30233150 Optical-disk drives

Lot #2StorageAwardedRenewalceiling above

Delivery: UK · Various locations across the UK.

Lot #3Solutions Exc HPCAwardedRenewalceiling above

Delivery: UK · Various locations across the UK.

Extensions: SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 24 months, with option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months. · Option to extend for 2 periods of 12 monthSecond stage: up to 10 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowedElectronic catalogue: required

Lot #4Solutions for HPC or DICAwardedRenewalceiling above

Delivery: UK · Various locations across the UK.

Extensions: Option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months · Option to extend for 2 periods of 12 monthsSecond stage: up to 10 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowedElectronic catalogue: required

Lot #5Reseller SolutionsAwardedRenewalceiling above

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. 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.

Delivery: UK

Extensions: SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 24 months, with option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months. · Option to extend for 2 periods of 12 monthsSecond stage: up to 15 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowedElectronic catalogue: required

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more

How bids were scored

Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.

Lot	Quality	Price
1 · Servers	60%	40%
2 · Storage	60%	40%
3 · Solutions Exc HPC	70%	30%
4 · Solutions for HPC or DIC	70%	30%
5 · Reseller Solutions	60%	40%

What this means for your bid

Price carries 30–40 points depending on the lot; most lots put it at 40 points.
“Servers Storage Solutions National Agreement” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 34 suppliers, not a single contract.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached

Procedure method: Restricted procedure
Legal basis: CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category: Goods
Notice status: Awarded
Procurement threshold: Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime: Standard
Commercial structure: Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement: Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type: Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered: Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement: No (one-off requirement)
First published: 8 Nov 2021, 12:10 GMT
Last source update: 3 Jan 2024, 17:20 GMT
Authority reference: ITS4043 SU
FTS notice number: 2024/S 000-000170
Classification (CPV): Computer serversComputer storage unitsData-processing machines (hardware)Direct-access storage devices (DASD)File serversFlash memory storage devicesMedia storage and reader devicesNetwork serversOptical-disk drivesPrinter servers
+6 more
Redundant Array of Independent Disk (RAID)Servers
Delivery area: UK
Official registry OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f48d Find a Tender

Publisher note: 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.

How it was run

Official notice

Run through: EU-Supply (CTM) · Who buys & how to bid on EU-Supply

Public notice page · account needed to bidLanguage: EN

Access & registration note: Free · 5–10 minutes

Appointment period ends: 8 Dec 2021, 17:00 GMT
Submission channel: {"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages: en
Bid validity: 360 days from the deadline

Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_… ↗

Timeline

8 Dec 2021 → 3 Jan 2024 · 3 dates

Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
8 Dec 2021, 17:00 GMT
Invitations to tender expected
14 Jan 2022
Notice published
3 Jan 2024, 17:20 GMT

Notice history

1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender

Status changed to complete
3 Jan 2024, 17:20 GMT

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast

Suppliers appointed 21admitted to the panel · see the list ↓

Bids received 23busiest of 5 lots

Contracts signed 20latest 1 Feb 2023

37 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

Storage
Signed
1 Feb 2023
Value
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Status
active
Storage
Signed
1 Feb 2023
Value
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active
Storage
Signed
1 Feb 2023
Value
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Status
active
Storage
Signed
1 Feb 2023
Value
—
Status
active
Solutions - Converged, Hyper-Converged, Hybrid and Other solutions (excluding HPC and DIC)
Signed
1 Feb 2023
Value
—
Status
active
Solutions - Converged, Hyper-Converged, Hybrid and Other solutions (excluding HPC and DIC)
Signed
1 Feb 2023
Value
—
Status
active
Solutions - Converged, Hyper-Converged, Hybrid and Other solutions (excluding HPC and DIC)
Signed
1 Feb 2023
Value
—
Status
active
Solutions - Converged, Hyper-Converged, Hybrid and Other solutions (excluding HPC and DIC)
Signed
1 Feb 2023
Value
—
Status
active
Solutions - Converged, Hyper-Converged, Hybrid and Other solutions (excluding HPC and DIC)
Signed
1 Feb 2023
Value
—
Status
active
Solutions - High Performance Computing (HPC) and Data Intensive Computing (DIC) Only
Signed
1 Feb 2023
Value
—
Status
active
Servers
Signed
1 Feb 2023
Value
—
Status
active
Solutions - High Performance Computing (HPC) and Data Intensive Computing (DIC) Only
Signed
1 Feb 2023
Value
—
Status
active
Solutions - High Performance Computing (HPC) and Data Intensive Computing (DIC) Only
Signed
1 Feb 2023
Value
—
Status
active
Solutions - High Performance Computing (HPC) and Data Intensive Computing (DIC) Only
Signed
1 Feb 2023
Value
—
Status
active
Solutions - High Performance Computing (HPC) and Data Intensive Computing (DIC) Only
Signed
1 Feb 2023
Value
—
Status
active
Solutions - High Performance Computing (HPC) and Data Intensive Computing (DIC) Only
Signed
1 Feb 2023
Value
—
Status
active
Solutions - High Performance Computing (HPC) and Data Intensive Computing (DIC) Only
Signed
1 Feb 2023
Value
—
Status
active
Reseller Solutions
Signed
1 Feb 2023
Value
—
Status
active
Reseller Solutions
Signed
1 Feb 2023
Value
—
Status
active
Reseller Solutions
Signed
1 Feb 2023
Value
—
Status
active

Bid statistics published by the authority

Lot	Bids	SME	VCSE	Valid bid range
1 · Servers	5bids · 5 electronic	—	—	£1 – £120,000,000
2 · Storage	7bids · 7 electronic	—	—	£1 – £125,000,000
3 · Solutions Exc HPC	5bids · 5 electronic	—	—	£1 – £120,000,000
4 · Solutions for HPC or DIC	7bids · 7 electronic	—	—	£1 – £120,000,000
5 · Reseller Solutions	23bids · 23 electronic	—	—	£1 – £120,000,000
Whole notice	—	—	—	£1 – £600,000,000

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC)

Contracting authorityEducationBody governed by public lawEducation 111357 Reading Enterprise Centre, The University of Reading, Whiteknights Road, Earley Gate, Reading, UK, RG6 6BUContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Other public bodies

European UnionFunder

Dispute resolution & review bodies

Southern Universities Purchasing ConsortiumReview body ReadingContact email, phone

Framework contractors & participating bidders

21 commercial parties on the notice

BIOS IT (Trading as Boston Limited)Framework contractor02771869 Boston Limited Unit 5 Curo Business Park, Frogmore, UK, AL2 2DD
CAE Technology Services LtdFramework contractor2685146 CAE House 9 Colonial Way, Watford, UK, WD24 4PT
CDW LtdFramework contractor2465350 3rd Floor 10 Fleet Place, London, UK, EC4M 7RB
CSI LtdFramework contractor2589951 CSI House, 2940 Trident Court Birmingham Business Park Solihull Parkway, BIRMINGHAM, UK, B37 7YN
Computacenter (UK) LtdFramework contractor490334648 Hatfield Avenue, Hatfield, UK, AL10 9TW
Dell Corporation LtdFramework contractor2081369 1st & 2nd Floor One Creechurch Place, London, UK, EC3A 5AF
Fujitsu Services LtdFramework contractor96056 Northampton Road, MANCHESTER, UK, M40 5BP
HPE LtdFramework contractor690597 Ground Floor , 210 Wharfedale Road Winnersh Triangle, Reading, UK, RG41 5TP
Lenovo Technology (UK) LtdFramework contractor04912819 Redwood 3 Chineham Park Crockford Lane, Basingstoke, UK, RG24 8WQ
Lenovo Technology (UK) LtdFramework contractor849757265 Redwood 3 Chineham Park Crockford Lane, Basingstoke, UK, RG24 8WQ

Show 11 more suppliers

Logicalis LtdFramework contractor3732397 110 Buckingham Avenue, Slough, UK, SL1 4PF
MTI Technology LimitedFramework contractor261452715 3 Lotus park First Floor The Causeway, Staines Upon Thanes, UK, TW18 3AG
NEC Europe LtdFramework contractor02832014 Athene Odyssey Business Park West End Road, South Ruislip, UK, HA4 6QE
Netapp UK LtdFramework contractor2998329 Building 2 Arthur Road, Windsor, UK, SL4 1RS
Novatech LtdFramework contractor2605046 Hamilton Road Cosham, PORTSMOUTH, UK, PO6 4PU
OCFFramework contractor4132533 Unit 5 Rotunda Business Centre Thorncliffe Park Chapeltown, Barnsley, UK, S35 2PG
Pure Storage UK LimitedFramework contractor08268206 Lotus Park 3 The Causeway, Staines, UK, TW18 3AG
SCC (Specialist Computer Centres) plcFramework contractor1428210 Birmingham North Sales James House Warwick Road, Sparkhill, BIRMINGHAM, UK, B11 2LE
Softcat PLCFramework contractor02174990 Thames Industrial Estate Fieldhouse Lane, MARLOW, UK, SL7 1LW
Supermicro IncFramework contractor806845740 66-67 Newman St, London, UK, W1T 3EQ
XMA LtdFramework contractor02051703 Wilford Industrial Estate Ruddington Lane, Wilford, UK, NG11 7EP

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria

What is being bought5 lots · detail below

How this framework works

Lots and requirements (5)Procurement structure

What it takes to winiHow this buyer will score bids.The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Procedure terms & legal framework

How it was run

Timeline

Notice history

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Framework contractors & participating bidders

Official documents & specifications (2)

What it takes to win
i
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).