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PURCON974 Supply of replacement UPS for ITCS - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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20 Jan 2022 at 08:47

Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia is conducting a public procurement process for the supply of replacement uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) for its two data centres, with a focus on resilience and future expansion. This procurement is in the awarding stage, having been completed on 17 January 2022. The contract period began on 18 January 2022 and will continue until 17 October 2023. Key dates include the end of the tender period, which was on 18 October 2021. The project is categorised under goods, specifically relating to uninterruptible power supplies, and the procurement method used was an open procedure.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses in the IT and power supply sectors, particularly those specialising in electrical infrastructure and uninterruptible power solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly accessible, given the ongoing trend towards local procurement and innovation. Companies equipped to provide resilient power solutions and expand existing systems would be well-positioned to excel in future procurements from the University of East Anglia and similar institutions.

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Notice Title

PURCON974 Supply of replacement UPS for ITCS - AWARD

Notice Description

The University houses two data centres on site, one originally constructed in the 1970's (data centre 1 ) and the other constructed 2010 (data centre 2). The project "replacement UPS" refers to both data centres. The existing UPS systems currently installed in each data centre are approaching end of life and require replacement. Batteries in both data centres have recently been replaced (2018). The university is looking at replacing both UPS systems with new units offering future expansion and providing a resilient system design.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e9c366bd-c3b3-4780-b46a-86fda2e040db
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7cf2f7b-669d-4e9e-bb72-c8f8352f1feb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31154000 - Uninterruptible power supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
18 Jan 2022 - 17 Oct 2023 1-2 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 EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOLAREDGE CRITICAL POWER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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