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Data Centre Hosting Services

UNIVERSITY OF YORK

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23 Nov 2022 at 15:35

Summary of the contracting process

The University of York recently awarded a contract for Data Centre Hosting Services through a limited and negotiated procurement method. The service falls under the IT services category, with a focus on hosting the university's High Performance Computing (HPC) facility in EcoDataCenter in Falun, Sweden. This procurement process was initiated under the tender tag and has now been completed. The University's commitment to environmental sustainability is evident in its choice to move the HPC facility to a data centre designed for a below zero CO₂ footprint.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in hosting and data centre services, to engage with the University of York. The procurement stage at the time of the award was active, with the contracting authority being the University of York. Businesses with expertise in sustainable technology and data centre operations may find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. The awarded contract, valued at £715,000 GBP, was signed on the same day as the award announcement, providing clear information on the value and timeline for interested parties.

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Notice Title

Data Centre Hosting Services

Notice Description

Provision of data centre hosting service for the University's High Performance Computing (HPC) facility

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of York is planning to host its next High Performance Computing facility (HPC) in a data centre where sustainability is a core principle in its operations, designed to contribute to a below zero CO2 footprint.

Procurement Information

The University of York is planning to host its next High Performance Computing facility (HPC) in EcoDataCenter in Falun, Sweden for the next 5 years. The current HPC facility, hosted in Leeds, is reaching the end of its life. The University now wishes to purchase a replacement facility, taking advantage of the latest technology. The University is committed to environmental sustainability. This HPC facility needs to be located in a data centre where sustainability is a core principle in its operations. The Falun data centre is unique. It is climate-positive, where everything from construction and tillage to technology selection to energy supply and energy recovery is designed to contribute to a below zero CO2 footprint (where the value of the emissions avoided exceeds the total emissions generated).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0387c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033267-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£715,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF YORK
Contact Name
Rob Hunt
Contact Email
rob.hunt@york.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1904328201

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO10 5DD
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Hull Road
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECODC FALUN

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