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RHUL-25042 Data Centre Maintenance Services

ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE

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18 Aug 2025 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for "RHUL-25042 Data Centre Maintenance Services" has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to KeySource Limited. The buying organisation, Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, located in Egham, South East, United Kingdom, is seeking maintenance and repair services for the supporting infrastructures within its two data centres. This procurement falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically concerning consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement was conducted via a HE Framework Agreement for Data Centre Equipment Infrastructure, with the contract set to commence on 1st August 2025 and run until 31st July 2030. The awarded value of the contract is £236,106.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in IT infrastructure services and maintenance. Companies capable of offering comprehensive maintenance solutions for data centre operations, particularly those with experience in education sector requirements, could greatly benefit from engaging with such contracts. The use of a framework agreement also indicates the potential for ongoing or future collaborations within similar spheres, making it an attractive venture for established IT service providers focusing on long-term growth and strategic partnerships within academia.

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Notice Title

RHUL-25042 Data Centre Maintenance Services

Notice Description

Awarded to KeySource Limited for Maintenance and Repair services for the supporting infrastructures within the universities two data centres, via HE Framework Agreement for Data Centre Equipment Infrastructure (2024)- Agreement Reference no:ITS2009 NE

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-126e32b1-f2e4-44ce-9f99-4f2202066c0a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6e1e21b-37b4-448d-a505-6d6ab75e99b3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£236,106 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£236,106 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EGHAM
Postcode
TW20 0EX
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Runnymede
Electoral Ward
Englefield Green East
Westminster Constituency
Windsor

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KEYSOURCE

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