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Data Centre Switchgear Upgrade

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University has awarded a contract for the Data Centre Switchgear Upgrade project. This project involves the replacement of the existing switchboard and associated sections to serve all sub main supplies in the new data centre located at 40 Park Place, Cardiff. The award was given to M&L Mechanical & Electrical Services. The contract was signed on 9th May 2024, and the tender was in the award stage.Key dates include the tender period ending on 5th March 2024 and the award period ending on 19th April 2024. The project falls under the 'works' main procurement category and focuses on mechanical and electrical engineering services.

The Data Centre Switchgear Upgrade project by Cardiff University offers opportunities for businesses in the mechanical and electrical engineering industry. Companies well-versed in handling switchboard installations and electrical systems would be suitable to compete for this tender. The procurement method for this project is open, allowing a fair chance for qualified businesses to participate. Interested parties should note the specific deadlines for tender submissions and the requirement for all costs and payments to be in GBP. The successful supplier(s) will need to deliver Community Benefits in support of social and environmental objectives, as outlined in the ITT documents.

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Notice Title

Data Centre Switchgear Upgrade

Notice Description

Cardiff University is currently undertaking works to provide a new data centre at 40 Park Place, Cardiff. This datacentre, once set to work will replace the existing data centre at the same address.The data centre is one of two main data centres which host the main servers for the entire campus covering all Cardiff University sites including all existing teaching facilities, research facilities and halls of residences around the city including those at UHW and other remote sites. Essentially, these critical data centres are the beating heart of the University overall and any loss of service would be catastrophic. The data centres also contain equipment of highly significant monetary and intellectual value. The data centre installation itself will be by a directly appointed Turnkey contractor, now known to be Keysource ltd.Within the contract of works detailed within this contract, works shall entail the successful replacement of the existing switchboard and associated sections. The new switchboard will serve all sub main supplies as existing along with the new data centre. It should be noted that the existing data centre will remain operational until the new centre is complete, whereby a phased changeover will be set to work.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-139505
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=139505
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Julie Price, Category Manager
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 2920879648

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 0DE
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Adamsdown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

M&L MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL SERVICES

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