Award

Cabling for EIDF

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by the University of Edinburgh, which is seeking services related to the installation of specialist high-end fibre infrastructure at the EPCC Supercomputing Data Centre. The tender, titled "Cabling for EIDF," falls under the education sector and is classified as an open procedure. The contracting authority signed the contract on 9 October 2020, with a value of £49,435. The delivery is set for the EPCC Advanced Computing Facility located in Penicuik, with the procurement status marked as complete.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in high-end cabling and telecommunications infrastructure, particularly those experienced in large-scale service installations. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in fibre optics, advanced computing facilities, and a proven track record in related projects would be well-suited to participate. With the increasing demand for robust data connectivity in educational environments, businesses operating in this niche should consider similar opportunities for growth in the public procurement sector.

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Notice Title

Cabling for EIDF

Notice Description

Provision and installation of specialist high-end fibre infrastructure at the EPCC Supercomputing Data Centre to connect cr4 to the rest of site.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000633637
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397510
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

45314320 - Installation of computer cabling

51600000 - Installation services of computers and office equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,435 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FES SUPPORT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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