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Provision of Data Centre Services

Birmingham City Council

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02 Mar 2021 at 11:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves Birmingham City Council, which has issued a tender titled "Provision of Data Centre Services." This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on data services as defined by the CPV classification (72300000). The procurement process is at the award stage, having concluded on 22nd May 2020. The tender encompasses two lots: the Local Data Centre (with a maximum 2ms response time) and the Non-Local Data Centre (maximum 7ms response time), both located in the UK. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing for broad participation.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in data centre services, particularly those capable of providing high-quality solutions with fast response times. Companies that excel in technology, data management, or IT services, particularly those equipped for large-scale operations, would find themselves well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The emphasis on quality and value for money opens the door for innovative solutions, potentially allowing smaller firms to partner with larger organisations to improve their bids.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Data Centre Services

Notice Description

A combination of flexibility and value for money in their contracting of the two new data centre colocation facilities over a period of 5 years with the option to extend for a further two 12 month period subject to the Council's discretion. The tender will be split into two lots: * Lot 1: Local Data Centre (maximum 2ms response time) * Lot 2: Non-Local data centre (maximum 7ms response time)

Lot Information

Local Data Centre (maximum 2ms response time)

Local Data Centre (maximum 2 millisecond response time) Due the physical nature of the services only one supplier will be appointed for the local data centre.

Options: with an option to extend for a further 2 years subject to budget availability and satisfactory performance.

Non-Local data centre (maximum 7ms response time)

Non Local data centre (maximum 7 millisecond response time) Due to the physical nature of the services only one supplier will be appointed for the non-local data centre.

Options: with an option to extend for a further 2 years subject to budget availability and satisfactory performance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02977f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004122-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£838,800 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20206 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Birmingham City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7WB
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Six Degrees Technology Group Limited

Further Information

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