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John Whitehead Building and UPS

DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY

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02 Feb 2026 at 09:20

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

De Montfort University in Leicester, identified by the code GB-CHC-XN85208, undertook a procurement process for the project titled "John Whitehead Building and UPS". The procurement pertains to the upkeep and provision of a new UPS system for a Data Centre, classified under the services industry with a focus on office and computing machinery maintenance. The contract was awarded to ON365 Limited, a small to medium enterprise (SME) based in Loughborough, Leicestershire. This procurement, completed with a "Below threshold - unknown" method, reached the award stage on 2nd February 2026, following the signing of the contract on 31st December 2025. It encompasses multiple delivery regions across the United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specializing in computing machinery, equipment supplies, and maintenance services. It underscores the demand for technical expertise in Data Centre management and equipment services. Companies proficient in such services can leverage their strengths for future projects, expanding their capabilities in both public and private sectors. The comprehensive engagement across various UK regions enhances brand visibility and establishes a firm foothold in the competitive technology services marketplace.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

John Whitehead Building and UPS

Notice Description

Provision of continued support and maintenance to a Data Centre, including provision of a new UPS.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0613b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008746-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

50300000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,567 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 9BH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ON365

Further Information

Notice Documents

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