We’re pleased to announce the launch of the re-tendered Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) to UKUPC members. This improved agreement provides a compliant and responsible route for universities to procure servers, storage and solutions, including converged infrastructure and end to end solutions.
Offering a cost-effective procurement option with access to a wide range of reputable suppliers, SUPC expects over £250m in university and public sector spend throughout the four-year framework. The agreement will run from 1 February 2023 until 31 January 2025, with the option to extend by a further 2 years.
What’s covered by the SSSNA framework?
- Lot 1: Servers
- Lot 2: Storage
- Lot 3: Solutions (Converged and Hyper converged)
- Lot 4: Solutions (HPC and DIC)
- Lot 5: Resellers
There will be an SSSNA framework launch webinar led by SUPC and open to members of HEPCW, LUPC, NEUPC, NWUPC, SUPC and APUC:
- Date / time: Thursday 22 June 2023 (10:30 – 11:15)
- Speakers: Mark Lewis– Category Manager ICT, SUPC