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Colocation datacentre facility to host services for CU Group

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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07 Dec 2023 at 13:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The Coventry University has awarded a contract for a colocation datacentre facility to host services to AQ Ltd. The tender, with ID SC-1008-23-TH, falls under the services category with a value of £455,000. The procurement method used was direct, specifically a single tender action (below threshold). The contract period is from September 6, 2023, to September 4, 2025. The tender closed on September 4, 2023, and the award was made on September 5, 2023. The facility is located in Coventry with postcode CV1 5FB.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses providing software packages and information systems services. Coventry University, the buying organization, decided to continue its relationship with AQL due to the stability of datacentre services and financial constraints. AQ Ltd, as a large-scale supplier, secured the contract. This tailored procurement approach allows for strategic decision-making in the rapidly evolving technology landscape. Businesses offering specialised services within the software and information systems industry can leverage this contract to support growth and provide innovative solutions to meet the university's evolving needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Colocation datacentre facility to host services for CU Group

Notice Description

Negotiated without a prior call for competition The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason: protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights Explanation: AQL is our primary datacentre, it would be significant business risk to rush into a plan to relocate the primary datacentre and network communication links. We decided to continue our existing relationship with AQL for the stability of datacentre services due to the current financial position of the university group and the pressures facing the education sector. Technology is also changing at a rapid pace which makes it difficult to accurately predict long term placement of services as we continue to adopt more cloud technology. The AQL service is to remain in place for the next 2 years while a formal review is undertaken of our datacentre requirements. Once this decision is made, the university will go through a formal tender process for these services for a longer term partnership agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53591e7f-ab59-4bf2-a31c-fcb55321cea4
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£455,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£455,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
5 Sep 2023 - 4 Sep 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AQ

Further Information

Notice Documents

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