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Data Centre Transfer

WEST YORKSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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20 Mar 2025 at 08:40

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20 Mar 2025 at 08:31

Summary of the contracting process

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority has concluded a procurement process for the "Data Centre Transfer" project, involving the transformation of an existing space into a functional data centre at their Bradford location. This project falls under the data services industry category. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract signed on 20th March 2025 and the project set to commence on 24th March 2025, running until 24th March 2026. The procurement was conducted through a direct award method, under a compliant national framework YPO1126 – Cloud Data Centre Management and Transformation Solutions. The key participant involved in this project is the awarded supplier, SOFTCAT PLC, a large-scale company based in Marlow, United Kingdom.

This tender creates significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in data services and infrastructure transformation. Businesses with expertise in building works, refurbishment, and the installation of data centre facilities including air conditioning, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), generators, and efficient cooling systems would find this contract well-suited. The project’s scope for a comprehensive build-out ensures that businesses engaged can expand their portfolio with high-profile public sector work, establishing credibility and opening doors for future government contracts.

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Notice Title

Data Centre Transfer

Notice Description

The requirement to build a fit for purpose data centre. Within scope and expected outcomes: Change type of existing room/space/building within a current WYFRS location into a functioning data centre. This should include but not limited to the following, building works including refurbishment covering all aspects of a business environment. The site will have the ability to include- Aircon, UPS, generator, electrical, flooring and ceiling. Be able to make good, and complete the data centre install with standardised racking, forced air cooling or equivalent for efficiency. Turning an existing space into a small data centre housing at least 6 racks.

Procurement Information

Procure under compliant national framework - YPO1126 - Cloud Data Centre Management and Transformation Solutions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ef6b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010290-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£347,043 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£347,043 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2025 - 24 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST YORKSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@westyorksfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD11 2DY
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Birstall and Birkenshaw
Westminster Constituency
Spen Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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