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Datacentre Co-Location

SONI LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jun 2023 at 14:04

Tender

13 Feb 2023 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process for the project titled "Datacentre Co-Location" by SONI Ltd involves the selective procurement method with a negotiated procedure and a prior call for competition. The procurement is for computer-related services in the services category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on March 15, 2023. The location specified for delivery is in Northern Ireland. The main purpose is to identify a provider for datacentre floor space with an estimated contract value of 5,000,000 GBP.

This tender for datacentre co-location services by SONI Ltd presents an opportunity for businesses in the IT services and facilities management sectors. Businesses offering consulting, software development, internet support, and computer operation services would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The contract envisages a 5-year initial period with the possibility of annual extensions up to 20 years, providing long-term growth potential for successful suppliers. Interested parties are advised to review the procurement documents and submission terms carefully to ensure compliance and participation in the competitive selection process.

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Notice Title

Datacentre Co-Location

Notice Description

The purpose of this procurement process is to put in place a framework that will support the identification of a suitable provider of datacentre floor space in a co-location facility to replace existing SONI datacentre location(s).

Lot Information

Lot 1

SONI is commencing a procurement process for the provision of datacentre floor space in a co-location facility and related services. The purpose of this procurement process is to put in place a framework that will support the identification of a suitable provider of datacentre floor space in a co-location facility to replace existing SONI datacentre location(s).

Options: The initial contract period envisaged is 5 years with the possibility to extend annually up to 20 years, subject always to the satisfactory performance of the supplier. The estimated spend of 5,000,000 GBP is taking into account the full duration of the contract including the possible extensions.

Renewal: Pursuant to Article 50.F as set out in Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (the "Regulations") SONI may extend the Services Agreement with the successful tenderer for up to a maximum of 20 years on an annual basis

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a534
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016165-2023
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
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

72500000 - Computer-related services

72514100 - Facilities management services involving computer operation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Unsuccessful
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SONI LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders2@soni.ltd.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2890794336

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT6 9RT
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Lisburn and Castlereagh
Electoral Ward
Moneyreagh
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

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