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    IT Infrastructure Equipment and Services

    Contract value
    £16m
    Published 14 Aug 2026

    Framework agreement for flexible procurement of IT infrastructure equipment and data centre solutions with pre-established terms to address market volatility and supply chain challenges.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· WalesPublished 14 Aug 2026· 2 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Contract value
    £16m
    Published 14 Aug 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £16,000,000indicative
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      IT & Software
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      Wales

    Lifecycle

    Open

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    14 August 2026
    Open tender · no closing date published

    Brief

    The University seeks a framework agreement for ongoing procurement of IT infrastructure hardware and solutions to support critical operations and business continuity. Required equipment includes: high-performance compute systems (servers, GPUs), backup and storage solutions, network and security equipment, and physical data centre infrastructure (UPS, power distribution units, optical components, and racking systems). The framework will enable the University to respond quickly to evolving infrastructure needs while managing significant market challenges including volatile pricing, supply chain disruptions, extended lead times, and the need to maintain service continuity during compressed deployment timescales. Suppliers selected for this framework will have pre-established commercial terms and be positioned for regular call-off orders as the University's infrastructure requirements evolve.

    Track record

    1 award · 1 winner
    Thin record

    Only 1 prior award here — too little to read.

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    1. CDW LIMITED1× · 100%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06e462

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    Sector
    IT & Software