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Further Competition for the Provision of Data Centre Design, Build and Relocation Services under the YPO, Cloud Services, Data Centre Management and Transformation Solutions Framework Agreement Lot 4 data centre solutions, design and build

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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31 Jul 2024 at 09:55

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton has awarded a contract for the provision of data centre design, build, and relocation services under the YPO, Cloud Services, Data Centre Management and Transformation Solutions Framework Agreement. The procurement, classified under the IT services industry (CPV code 72000000), involves relocating the university's secondary data centre within Southampton. The relocation moves from Highfield campus to Boldrewood Campus, with the contract period starting on 29 July 2024 and ending on 28 July 2028. The tender, which followed a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, had its award status marked as active on 25 June 2024. The total contract value is £828,000 GBP.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialised in data centre design and build services. Companies with proven expertise in data centre projects, especially those capable of meeting the high standards of a leading university, will find this contract particularly aligned with their capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially suitable to compete, given the procurement's inclusivity towards these business types. The awarded supplier for this contract is Sudlows Limited, a large-scale enterprise based in Manchester.

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Notice Title

Further Competition for the Provision of Data Centre Design, Build and Relocation Services under the YPO, Cloud Services, Data Centre Management and Transformation Solutions Framework Agreement Lot 4 data centre solutions, design and build

Notice Description

The University of Southampton is moving its secondary data centre from Room 3019 Building 54, Highfield campus, SO17 1BJ, to new location, less than a mile away. The new location is Room 2041, Building 175, Boldrewood Campus, Burgess Road, Southampton SO16 7QF, while recently fitted out for a previous tenant's data centre, does not comply with the University's standards. The University requires a specialist supplier with a proven track record of data centre design and build delivery, for the new location. The design specification is for a soft fit out of the recently vacated data centre and adjacent room as a Build Test Spares (BTS) room. The location is within an existing building with utilities and ventilation available. Access to the building and data centre space is via existing routes and doors. Door access control and general building CCTV will be supplied by the University.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-75061ad4-44da-4130-b038-df4bded7f951
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c520ea2-ab20-4d4a-8bb9-47299885eb16
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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, VCSE
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
£828,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£828,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2024 - 28 Jul 2028 4-5 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
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUDLOWS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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