Award

HE Framework for Supply, Installation and management of Data Centre Management equipment and Infrastructure (2024)

NEUPC LTD

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 Mar 2024 at 12:05

Tender

20 Oct 2023 at 13:05

Planning

03 Aug 2023 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium Ltd has awarded a framework agreement for the provision of Data Centre Management equipment and Infrastructure products and related services. The framework is open to Higher Education Institutions and Participating Consortia members for the supply, installation, and management of various data centre equipment and infrastructure. Various SMEs have been awarded contracts under this framework, creating opportunities for businesses in the electronics and IT industry to provide services and products like uninterrupted power supplies, cooling equipment, generators, and fire suppression systems.

In the procurement stage of this tender, companies specialising in data centre management equipment and services would find growth opportunities within the HE Framework for Supply, Installation, and Management of Data Centre Management equipment and Infrastructure. With an awarded framework agreement, SMEs can compete for contracts to provide a wide range of goods and services related to data centre infrastructure, including maintenance, installation, and design consultancy services. The framework, led by North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium Ltd, aims to maximise collaborative agreements in the higher education sector and potentially includes funding from external sources like the European Union and research bodies.

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Notice Title

HE Framework for Supply, Installation and management of Data Centre Management equipment and Infrastructure (2024)

Notice Description

NEUPC has now awarded a framework agreement for the provision of Data Centre Management equipment & Infrastructure products and related services. (This opportunity was advertised but it is now closed and is now awarded.) The purpose of the Framework Agreement is to provide HE Institutions and Participating Consortia members with a framework for the Supply, Installation and management of Data Centre Management equipment and Infrastructure plus related Design and Consultancy. Products in scope include a range of data centre management equipment and infrastructure including but not limited to Uninterrupted Power Supplies (UPS), cooling equipment, generators, gas & fire suppression systems, power distribution units (PDU's), blanking panels, caging. Any or all elements of the supply, Installation, and management of data centre equipment and Infrastructure may be bought via the framework.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of the awarded Framework Agreement is to provide Institutions and participating Consortia members with a framework for the Supply, Installation and management of Data Centre Management equipment and Infrastructure. Products in scope include a range of data centre management equipment and infrastructure items including but not limited to Uninterrupted Power Supplies (UPS), cooling equipment, generators, gas & fire suppression systems and power distribution units (PDU's). Any or all elements of the supply, Installation, management and disposal of data centre equipment and Infrastructure may be bought via the framework. The scope includes provision of the following goods and services: Services in scope - Any or all elements of the supply, Installation, management and maintenance of Data Centre Management equipment and Infrastructure, including removal, relocation, recycling, refurbishment or disposal of Data Centre Management equipment and Infrastructure. Managed Services. Advice on related Sustainability & Energy efficiency and measurement. Carbon monitoring, energy usage monitoring and assistance with reporting on carbon reduction and scope 3. Provision of Modular and mobile data centre infrastructure, edge/micro data centre Infrastructure and infrastructure as part of modular or prefab units, containerised / pre-fab units. Data Centre related Design and or Consultancy services. Preventative maintenance, testing, regular and emergency maintenance of new or existing equipment and Infrastructure is also included. Management of power distribution units (PDUs), Computer room air conditioners (CRACs), and Data Centre building management systems (BMS). Data centre equipment efficiency and energy usage control and monitoring, data centre infrastructure management (DCIM) including the potential for cloud based DCIM systems, ensuring Data Centre management infrastructure operates effectively and efficiently. Data Centre Equipment in scope - Covering UPS, cooling equipment, generators, gas & fire suppression systems, PDUs plus consultancy, plus server & network racks, cabinets, blanking panels, lighting, back-up power, building management equipment. The framework will be made available to all members of participating consortia: their respective memberships (found by following the relevant links) are: http://www.neupc.ac.uk/our-members, https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members, https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members, http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members, http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/, http://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list and https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/. The framework will be for an initial period of two years, with the option for two further extension periods of twelve months each to a total period of four years.This agreement will be open to members and their partners regardless of whether or not they are to be defined as contracting authorities for the purpose of the PCR 2015. It is possible that some of the future call off contracts under this framework may be part funded from external streams, including European Union (EU) funding and (ERDF/ESF) and potentially other research bodies. All funding assessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by the named participants. North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium Ltd (NEUPC) is one of six UK Higher Education purchasing consortia established to deliver and manage a wide range of collaborative framework agreements designed to maximise third party expenditure within the higher education sector. Membership of the consortia may be subject to change due to strategic realignment or the inclusion of new members. This agreement will be open to members and their partners regardless of whether or not they are to be defined as contracting authorities for the purpose of the PCR 2015. Additional information: The Procurement was conducted via the Delta e-sourcing portal. Under no circumstances shall NEUPC incur any liability in respect of this ITT or any supporting documentation. NEUPC reserves the right to not proceed to Contract, or to cancel the Tender and will incur no Liability in doing so. (Framework now awarded).

Options: Option to extend the Contract for up-to two periods of 12 months each. The Maximum Contract length is 48 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ecba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008632-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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


CPV Codes

31120000 - Generators

31154000 - Uninterruptible power supplies

31156000 - Interruptible power supplies

31161200 - Gas cooling systems

31174000 - Power supply transformers

31625100 - Fire-detection systems

31682510 - Emergency power systems

35111500 - Fire suppression system

39151100 - Racking

42500000 - Cooling and ventilation equipment

42512000 - Air-conditioning installations

44175000 - Panels

44211100 - Modular and portable buildings

44482000 - Fire-protection devices

45317300 - Electrical installation work of electrical distribution apparatus

45331230 - Installation work of cooling equipment

45343210 - CO2 fire-extinguishing equipment installation work

50532300 - Repair and maintenance services of generators

50532400 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical distribution equipment

51111200 - Installation services of generators

51112000 - Installation services of electricity distribution and control equipment

51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72514100 - Facilities management services involving computer operation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
10 Sep 2023Expired
Award Date
9 Feb 20242 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
NEUPC LTD
Additional Buyers

APUC (ADVANCED PROCUREMENT FOR UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES)

CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (CPC)

EUROPEAN UNION

HEPCW (HIGHER EDUCATION PURCHASING CONSORTIUM, WALES)

HIGHER EDUCATION PURCHASING CONSORTIUM, WALES (HEPCW)

LONDON UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM

NORTH EASTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LTD

NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM

NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LTD

SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM

Contact Name
Howard Allaway, Mark Lewis, Mary Onabanjo, Mike Kilner, Paul Eagleton, Paul Eagleton, Steven Gorst
Contact Email
enquiries@apuc-scot.ac.uk, enquiries@lupc.ac.uk, h.allaway@wales.ac.uk, hepcw@wales.ac.uk, mary.onabanjo@nwupc.ac.uk, p.eagleton@neupc.ac.uk, s.gorst@thecpc.ac.uk, supc@reading.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1133443958, +44 1134871762, +44 1183784304, +44 161348000, +44 2073072760, +44 2920874016, +44 8000662188

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 5QX
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Pendleton & Charlestown
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

2BM

ADVANCED POWER TECHNOLOGY

DURATA

KEYSOURCE

SUDLOWS

UPNORTH ENGINEERING SERVICES

WORKSPACE TECHNOLOGY

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