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Data Centre Environmental Monitoring

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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Award

09 Jun 2025 at 09:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the University of East Anglia, focuses on "Data Centre Environmental Monitoring" within the services industry category. The contract is located in Norwich, UKH15 region, and has reached the award stage, having been completed on 9th June 2025. The contract was signed on 1st May 2025, with a performance period beginning on 1st August 2025 and due to end on 31st July 2028. The procurement method involved direct purchasing below the threshold, necessitating selection without competition due to technical reasons. The buyer, University of East Anglia, operates as a public authority under sub-central government.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in the maintenance and repair of data network equipment, as it involves servicing legacy Jacarta devices critical for monitoring environmental conditions within data centre racks. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in these services, particularly those with existing capabilities in direct service provision, are well-suited to engage with similar opportunities in future procurement processes. The successful supplier for this contract is MAE Limited T/A Primo IT, indicating potential avenues for collaboration or competition in related tenders.

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Notice Title

Data Centre Environmental Monitoring

Notice Description

The University of East Anglia currently has 60 Jacarta devices which monitor the temperature, humidity and power within each rack, as well as building alerts such as intruder alarms. These monitor and alert for any issues. The Jacarta units are legacy equipment which require maintenance from a sole supplier. Absence of competition for technical reasons.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054511
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030848-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£43,196 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@uea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAE LIMITED T/A PRIMO IT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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