Award

Comprehensive Total Facilities Management of the University of Southampton Primary Data Centre

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

10 Feb 2022 at 12:52

Tender

27 Jul 2021 at 17:14

TenderUpdate

10 May 2021 at 10:24

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton is seeking qualified service providers for the "Comprehensive Total Facilities Management of the University of Southampton Primary Data Centre" contract. This procurement process, classified under the CPV code 72514100, involves facilities management services involving computer operation. The tender is currently active, and submissions must be made electronically via the In-Tend portal by 28 May 2021. The featured location is Fareham, Hampshire, with the contract intended to support critical business operations at the university's main data centre. The total contract value is approximately £3,300,000, with a contract period commencing on 1 March 2022 and ending on 28 February 2029, inclusive of potential extensions. Potential suppliers have a valuable opportunity to collaborate with a distinguished educational institution while enhancing their market presence. Companies specialising in facilities management, engineering services, security, cleaning, grounds maintenance, waste management, and building fabric maintenance would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Meeting the requisite technical and financial eligibility criteria, including a minimum turnover of £5,000,000 and specific insurance levels, is essential for those interested in this procurement. Engaging with such extensive service provisions can significantly contribute to business growth in the competitive procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Comprehensive Total Facilities Management of the University of Southampton Primary Data Centre

Notice Description

The University of Southampton was previously seeking suitably experienced service providers who were able to successfully manage the University of Southampton's primary data centre at Astro House. This site is the University of Southampton's main data centre and houses business-critical IT equipment that is used to provide business and operational continuity throughout the entire organisation. Services under the scope of this contract include; * Engineering Services - to include a dedicated on-site engineer * Security Services * Cleaning Services * Grounds and Garden Maintenance Services * Waste Services * Building Fabric Maintenance * Full maintenance of the equipment register

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Southampton was seeking suitably experienced service providers who were able to successfully manage the University of Southampton's primary data centre at Astro House. This site is the University of Southampton's main data centre and houses business-critical IT equipment that is used to provide business and operational continuity throughout the entire organisation. The service proposal includes the comprehensive management of services at the location and will include, but is not limited to, the following: * Engineering Services - to include a dedicated on-site engineer * Security Services - Manned security is to be provided 24 hours per day 365 days per year * Cleaning Services - to be provided Monday to Friday * Grounds and Garden Maintenance Services - as detailed in annex 4 of the Service Specification (File 4) * Waste Services - as detailed in annex 5 of the Service Specification (File 4) * Building Fabric Maintenance - To maintain the building specification as per the requirements set out in Annex 6 of the Service Specification (File 4) * Full maintenance of the equipment register - The on-site engineer will maintain, on site, a stock of critical spares to support repairs of the mechanical and electrical equipment and infrastructure This is a fully comprehensive contract and a limit is set of PS10,000 per single instance of repair and replacement of parts, not including consumable maintenance items. Details of any item exceeding this limit will be presented to the University for consideration. The elements listed below do not require a fully comprehensive support and the university is seeking proposals from bidders to provide these services on a cost effect basis: * Cleaning services * Pest control * Landscaping * Waste services * Building maintenance, for which a limit of responsive first fix is set at PS1,500 per single instance of repair or replacement of damaged or defective items. Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) Requirements All assets shall be serviced based on the general standards and guidance as contained within the SFG20 for data centres. The SFG standard has been selected due to its regular use in the M&E sector thereby enabling transparency in the University's requirements and continuity in both service and contract management procedures. https://www.sfg20.co.uk/

Renewal: This contract is subject to renewal upon expiry of the initial term and any possible extensions. Details surrounding the contract term can be found within File 2 of the tender documentation - Selection Stage Scope, Guidance and Instructions (section 2.6). The formal renewal process surrounding this contract will take place prior to the full contract term ending. At this point, a new service provider will be formally procured to resume contractual performance before the next scheduled iteration of this service requirement continues.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02aac9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003850-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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

72514100 - Facilities management services involving computer operation

72514300 - Facilities management services for computer systems maintenance

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,300,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,368,005 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
This contract is subject to renewal upon expiry of the initial term and/or any possible extensions thereafter. Specific details surrounding the contract term can be found within File 2 - Selection Stage Scope, Guidance and Instructions (section 2.6) of the tender documentation.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
Tom Whitaker
Contact Email
procurement@soton.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ35 South Hampshire

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BGIS GLOBAL INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS

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