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Cardiff University Redwood Datacentre APC Infrastructure Maintenance and Support Contract Renewal

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Dec 2021 at 16:14

Tender

01 Jun 2021 at 11:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Cardiff University is seeking to renew its APC Infrastructure Maintenance and Support Contract for the Redwood Datacentre, which is a significant service procurement valued at approximately £350,000. This tender is currently in the active stage, with the tender period set to close on 1 July 2021. The procurement follows an open procedure and is classified under the CPV code 50312300, focusing on the maintenance and repair of data network equipment. Located at Cardiff, this initiative is part of the university's broader effort to maintain resilient data centre operations through comprehensive support packages.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in data network equipment maintenance and support services. Companies with capabilities in providing fixed-price contracts for datacentre infrastructure, including internal pipework and valves, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The procurement's quality and price criteria, weighted heavily towards quality at 55%, suggests a need for providers who can demonstrate robust technical expertise and reliability in maintaining complex data networks, thereby enhancing their business growth through successful contract awards.

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Notice Title

Cardiff University Redwood Datacentre APC Infrastructure Maintenance and Support Contract Renewal

Notice Description

The existing maintenance and support contract for the Redwood Datacentre is due for renewal in Summer 2021 - providing the requirement for a fully comprehensive support package for all the APC infrastructure associated with the Redwood Datacentre (APC 1 Year NBD Comprehensive Warranty). A full inventory of all items requiring maintenance, including serial numbers are provided in the tender documentation Appendix 1. As part of this procurement, the University requires a fixed price maintenance and support contract covering: - the internal datacentre infrastructure and - the internal pipework and valves (excluding fire suppression system and consumable components - e.g. UPS Batteries and PDU Strips).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The existing maintenance and support contract for the Redwood Datacentre is due for renewal in Summer 2021 - providing the requirement for a fully comprehensive support package for all the APC infrastructure associated with the Redwood Datacentre (APC 1 Year NBD Comprehensive Warranty). A full inventory of all items requiring maintenance, including serial numbers are provided in the tender documentation Appendix 1. As part of this procurement, the University requires a fixed price maintenance and support contract covering: - the internal datacentre infrastructure and - the internal pipework and valves (excluding fire suppression system and consumable components - e.g. UPS Batteries and PDU Strips).

Renewal: 3 Twelve month extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b6fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031121-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50312300 - Maintenance and repair of data network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£260,758 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 20214 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
halea3@cardiff.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2920879648

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 0DE
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Adamsdown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KEYSOURCE

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