Award

Co-Location Data Centre Services

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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09 Sep 2024 at 11:16

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Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University has awarded a contract for "Co-Location Data Centre Services" under the industry category of data network management and support services. The procurement process has reached the "Award" stage as of 9th September 2024, with the final contract signed on 30th August 2024. This project, located in Cardiff, involves hosting the University's IT infrastructure within a third-party owned data centre. The procurement was conducted through a national framework (SSSNA Lot 5), reference number 581593-2021.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for firms specialising in data centre services and managed IT solutions. Companies with expertise in providing mechanical, electrical, and fixed IT infrastructure, along with comprehensive monitoring and 24/7 support services, would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future. Partnering with esteemed institutions like Cardiff University can enhance a supplier’s reputation and expand their client base within the academic and public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Co-Location Data Centre Services

Notice Description

The University has conducted a review into alternative Data Centre service delivery models. This review has included the option to use a colocation data centre facility where the University would host their IT infrastructure within a Data Centre owned by a 3rd party. The 3rd party are responsible for providing all mechanical, electrical, and fixed IT infrastructure, which also extends to the provision of staff resource to manage this environment, with monitoring for the equipment, local environment, and a 24 x 7 support service all provided under the terms of the Colocation contract.The procurement route was via a national framework (SSSNA Lot 5) Ref: 581593-2021

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-144417
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=144417
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72315000 - Data network management and support services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

CDW

Further Information

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