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STRATEGIC INFRASTRUCTURE AND CO-LOCATION EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Aug 2025 at 12:58

Tender

11 Feb 2025 at 15:54

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by Coventry University focuses on selecting a strategic partner for infrastructure and co-location equipment and services. This process, under the classification of data-processing machines (hardware) and related services, is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award phase, following the tender status being active and subsequently completed. The contract, initially set to commence on 1st May 2025 and extend until 2030, was awarded to CDW Ltd with a total contract value of £25 million. This process employed a selective procurement method via a framework agreement, confirming award on 25th April 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in innovative, sustainable IT infrastructure solutions, suited for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The selected partner will support Coventry University's digital capabilities, focusing on IT infrastructure, cloud services, and security solutions over a potential ten-year period. This engagement offers significant growth potential for businesses capable of providing cutting-edge technology and comprehensive digital strategy support, aligning with Coventry University's ambitious transformation goals.

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Notice Title

STRATEGIC INFRASTRUCTURE AND CO-LOCATION EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES

Notice Description

Coventry University Group is seeking to align with an exclusive infrastructure and technical services partner with a proven track record of delivering innovative and sustainable solutions that drive growth and create lasting value for our business. The selected partner will provide comprehensive support to enhance our digital capabilities and help achieve business goals over the next five years. The contract can be extended for another five years up to a maximum of ten years if agreed between the University and the supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f4957aed-ee5b-4048-aa8d-6b8cfb65c910
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de37619d-a100-4f85-884a-aa0d719fcbb5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)

30233000 - Media storage and reader devices

30234000 - Storage media

48782000 - Storage management software package

48820000 - Servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 2 May 2030 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
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
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CDW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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