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Data Centre Construction Works

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION

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04 Sep 2025 at 10:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Data Centre Construction Works" was conducted by the University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation, a public authority under the sub-central government classification, located in Portsmouth, UK. The procurement method was direct, falling below the threshold and executed without competition. The tender involved data centre construction and related infrastructure work, specifically the Nuffield Data Centre. The procurement process has reached the award stage with Sudlows Limited, a supplier based in Manchester, UK, appointed for the work. The contract for this work commenced on 21st August 2025 and is set to conclude on 3rd April 2026.

This project presents a business opportunity, predominantly for companies specialising in construction and data management infrastructure, particularly those adept with the installation of fibre optic cables. Sudlows Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise, exemplifies the type of business well-suited to engage in this project, pointing towards opportunities for similarly scaled companies with capabilities in construction and technology systems integration. This contract underlines the potential for businesses in the construction sector to grow through involvement in significant infrastructure projects, especially those aligned with educational institutions.

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Notice Title

Data Centre Construction Works

Notice Description

The requirement is for a new Data Centre comprising the supply, installation of the Nuffield Data Centre management equipment and infrastructure, with all associated external works and the supply and installation of the site wide fibre optic cable.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0593f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053851-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,180,613 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
20 Aug 2025 - 3 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@port.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2UP
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUDLOWS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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