Award

Award of contract for Temporary Chiller install and hire for data centre

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

15 May 2025 at 13:55

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council has culminated in the award of a contract for the temporary installation and hire of a chiller system at a council data centre. The contract, with the classification of 'Installation work of cooling equipment' under the industry category of services, was processed via a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. This award is part of the 'award' stage, dated on 15th May 2025. The contract, valued at £27,000, is scheduled to run from 15th May to 31st August 2025, within the Blackburn area, postcode BB1 7DY.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cooling and HVAC systems, particularly SMEs, as these organisations are specifically noted for suitability in this procurement. The collaboration with a local government body like Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council offers potential for future partnerships, encouraging growth within the public sector services. Businesses with expertise in providing efficient, temporary solutions and those capable of engaging in framework agreements will find this contract particularly advantageous.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of contract for Temporary Chiller install and hire for data centre

Notice Description

Contract award for installation of temporary cooling at Council data center

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bfd0e878-1d82-42fe-b84b-b651507f9799
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efa33c4b-5c0b-405c-8713-79edf03af71c
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45331230 - Installation work of cooling equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
14 May 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 1-6 months
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
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUDLOWS FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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