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Data Centre - Back Up Power System for Main Building

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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04 Jun 2026 at 13:24

Summary of the contracting process

Aston University engaged in a public procurement process for the project titled "Data Centre - Back Up Power System for Main Building," which falls under the industry category of works, focusing on generators and electrical installations. The procurement took place in Birmingham, UK (region UKG31), with the final contract being awarded on 4th June 2026. The tender involved a limited competition method and was below threshold, tailored for specific suppliers. The contract is now in the completion stage, with the fulfilment period running from 7th May 2026 to 31st July 2026.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in power systems, including design, supply, and installation of battery UPS systems and generators, to showcase their capabilities and expand their market reach. Companies with expertise in civil and electrical works, as well as those offering ongoing maintenance services, can find it advantageous to engage in such projects. Power Continuity Limited, an SME based in Derby, has been awarded the contract, demonstrating the potential for small to medium enterprises to successfully compete for significant contracts in specialised fields.

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Notice Title

Data Centre - Back Up Power System for Main Building

Notice Description

Provision of a back-up power system for Aston University's Main Building, including the design, supply, installation, integration, testing and commissioning of a battery UPS system and generator, together with associated civil and electrical works. The contract includes short-term arrangements to ensure continuity of service during installation and ongoing maintenance services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ada3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052861-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

31120000 - Generators

31682540 - Substation equipment

45315300 - Electricity supply installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£637,715 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POWER CONTINUITY

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