Tender

GB-T21/0077: Colocation datacentre

NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY AT NEWCASTLE

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Tender

26 Mar 2022 at 21:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Northumbria University at Newcastle, involves the tender titled "GB-T21/0077: Colocation datacentre". This project falls under the IT services industry, specifically focusing on computer equipment and supplies. The university is seeking proposals for a CoLo datacentre to support its cloud and digital modernisation transformation programme. Interested suppliers must be located no further than 25 miles from Newcastle city centre. The open procurement method is currently in the Tender stage, with proposals due by 12 April 2022. The contract's duration will extend from 1 September 2022 to 31 August 2025, with a total contract value of up to £500,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in IT services, data centres, and related infrastructure. Businesses with expertise in providing reliable connectivity and security measures, such as hosting solutions, cloud services, and IT support are particularly well-suited to compete. Companies that can ensure compliance with security obligations and demonstrate effective business continuity measures will be well placed to engage with Northumbria University's requirements and secure a valuable contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-T21/0077: Colocation datacentre

Notice Description

Northumbria University has commenced a cloud and digital modernisation transformation programme of all its IT operations estate (the Programme). We have identified several projects that will run under this programme, one of which is the review of our physical infrastructure and where this could or should be located. We currently have 2 datacentres (or machine rooms) one of which is located at our Newcastle city campus (Northumberland building) and the other at our Coach Lane campus. As part of the Programme, we have a vision to migrate some (or eventually all) of our current physical infrastructure to a CoLo datacentre and cloud based suite of services removing the use of both our datacentres. Whilst the primary drivers for this are increased reliability, security and less overhead, this change should also increase our operating efficiency and drive overall better value for money. As we are a Newcastle based university, we require a CoLo datacentre within 25 miles of Newcastle city centre to ensure staff can visit as and when necessary. To ensure that we remain compliant with our various obligations, security needs to be considered which may be physical in the form of a cage, but in any event needs to be logical. Any interested supplier is encouraged to consider this in their eventual proposal. We are interested in receiving proposals from interested suppliers that can meet the above scope covering the following at a minimum in detail: -Based no further than 25 miles from Newcastle city centre -Initial requirement is for 13 racks each with a 32amp/7kW redundant power supply -Contract commit based on 60% of the total power consumption initially -Connectivity to Azure and AWS -Connectivity to our Janet network and Newcastle city campus -Optional cage -Other required and recommended one-off items (e.g. installation, powerbars, etc.) -Recommended logical security -Details of building security measures and controls -Details of business continuity measures and/or guarantees -Access arrangements (e.g. 24x7/9x5, signing in, notifications, supervision, etc.) -Availability, network and other SLAs you offer as well as RPO and RTO times -Your datacentre accreditations Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a3ce82f7-55d9-4618-9919-18ac7a101dbb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a97ac405-fbc8-4b37-92ba-8a98f8a50c9a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

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

CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY AT NEWCASTLE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE1 8ST
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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