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Data Centre Provision

PENSION PROTECTION FUND

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14 Feb 2025 at 13:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Pension Protection Fund has completed the procurement process titled "Data Centre Provision", focusing on the industry category of information systems and servers (CPV code 48800000). This selective procurement, done through a call-off from a framework agreement, involves a contract with Crown Hosting Data Centre Limited. The project encompasses a rental fee per rack/kW and power usage, along with Intelligent Hands services. The procurement cycle included key dates from the tender period ending on 24th October 2024 to the award date on the same day, with the contract period running from 1st February 2025 to 31st January 2028. The project is based at the Pension Protection Fund's address in Croydon, England, with an overall value of £74,714.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses within the data centre services sector, particularly those that specialise in hosting solutions and managed services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this contract due to its suitability criteria. Engaging with such public procurement processes can fosters growth through stable, long-term partnerships with significant buying organisations like the Pension Protection Fund, thereby enhancing business portfolios and expanding operational capabilities.

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Notice Title

Data Centre Provision

Notice Description

Crown Hosting Data Centre agreement that is made up of a rental fee per rack/kW and power usage, as well as the use of Intelligent Hands to support any ad hoc services. RM6262 Crown Hosting II

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6008f2ab-1b0f-4280-a431-3788d9bb05ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5f41d12-061d-4fa0-b888-c77ee30f0422
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48800000 - Information systems and servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£74,714 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£74,714 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2028 2-3 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
PENSION PROTECTION FUND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 2NA
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CROWN HOSTING DATA CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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