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IT DATA CENTRE SERVICING & MAINTENANCE - UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen is seeking a single supplier for the IT data centre servicing and maintenance project at their Edward Wright Building located in Aberdeen, UK. This procurement falls under the services category and was initiated via an open tender process. The contract value is approximately £140,000. Key dates include the completion of the award on 25 July 2022, with a previous deadline for submissions that was on 16 June 2022 when the tender was initially closed. This process has concluded successfully with INS SUDLOWS LIMITED being awarded the contract.

This opportunity is ideal for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in data centre operations, cooling systems, fire protection, and UPS power management. Businesses experienced in maintaining complex IT environments and those capable of ensuring compliance with ASHRAE standards will find this tender particularly suitable for growth. Engaging with the University of Aberdeen and its partners could enhance the profile of such companies in the education and public sector markets.

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Notice Title

IT DATA CENTRE SERVICING & MAINTENANCE - UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

Notice Description

Award of contract for servicing University of Aberdeen Data Centre, which is located in the Edward Wright Building on the Old Aberdeen campus, Aberdeen. The IT data centre is a shared services facility hosting rack hardware for the following data centre partners: University of Aberdeen Robert Gordon University North-East Scotland College Aberdeen City Council The data centre itself employs hot aisle containment and a combined cold and hot aisle return plenum. Current agreed Service Level Agreements with DC partners are to control the data hall to ASHRAE 2011 recommended range (18-27 degrees; 60% RH) and within the ASHRAE Class A1 levels (15 degrees to 32 degrees). The University of Aberdeen are looking to appoint a single supplier for the support, servicing, and maintenance of the following elements within our IT data centre. 1. Cooling - Freecool Evaporative Cooling system 2. Fire Protection - VESDA Fire suppression and fire alarm 3. UPS Power - Schneider (APC) Symettra PX250 UPS 4. Room Monitoring - APC StruxureWare Expert & Netbotz Monitoring systems

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract for servicing University of Aberdeen Data Centre, which is located in the Edward Wright Building on the Old Aberdeen campus, Aberdeen. The IT data centre is a shared services facility hosting rack hardware for the following data centre partners: University of Aberdeen Robert Gordon University North-East Scotland College Aberdeen City Council The data centre itself employs hot aisle containment and a combined cold and hot aisle return plenum. Current agreed Service Level Agreements with DC partners are to control the data hall to ASHRAE 2011 recommended range (18-27 degrees; 60% RH) and within the ASHRAE Class A1 levels (15 degrees to 32 degrees). The University of Aberdeen are looking to appoint a single supplier for the support, servicing, and maintenance of the following elements within our IT data centre. 1. Cooling - Freecool Evaporative Cooling system 2. Fire Protection - VESDA Fire suppression and fire alarm 3. UPS Power - Schneider (APC) Symettra PX250 UPS 4. Room Monitoring - APC StruxureWare Expert & Netbotz Monitoring systems

Options: Where required purchase of necessary additional options in line with the nature of the contract will be allowed.

Renewal: The maintenance and servicing contract will run for an initial fixed cost period of 3 years, renewable annually subject to suitable contract performance, in the form of 1+1+1 years. Contract Extension - An optional extension period of 2 years may be exercised at the end of year 3 of the contract in the same format, subject to agreement on pricing and scope of work.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000693891
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL454769
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50312300 - Maintenance and repair of data network equipment

50312310 - Maintenance of data network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20223 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 ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1224657200

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INS SUDLOWS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY448828
    IT DATA CENTRE SERVICING & MAINTENANCE - UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN - The University of Aberdeen Data Centre is located in the Edward Wright Building on the Old Aberdeen campus, Aberdeen. The IT data centre is a shared services facility hosting rack hardware for the following data centre partners: University of Aberdeen Robert Gordon University North-East Scotland College Aberdeen City Council The data centre itself employs hot aisle containment and a combined cold and hot aisle return plenum. Current agreed Service Level Agreements with DC partners are to control the data hall to ASHRAE 2011 recommended range (18-27 degrees; 60% RH) and within the ASHRAE Class A1 levels (15 degrees to 32 degrees). The University of Aberdeen are looking to appoint a single supplier for the support, servicing, and maintenance of the following elements within our IT data centre. 1. Cooling - Freecool Evaporative Cooling system 2. Fire Protection - VESDA Fire suppression and fire alarm 3. UPS Power - Schneider (APC) Symettra PX250 UPS 4. Room Monitoring - APC StruxureWare Expert & Netbotz Monitoring systems
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL454769
    IT DATA CENTRE SERVICING & MAINTENANCE - UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN - Award of contract for servicing University of Aberdeen Data Centre, which is located in the Edward Wright Building on the Old Aberdeen campus, Aberdeen. The IT data centre is a shared services facility hosting rack hardware for the following data centre partners: University of Aberdeen Robert Gordon University North-East Scotland College Aberdeen City Council The data centre itself employs hot aisle containment and a combined cold and hot aisle return plenum. Current agreed Service Level Agreements with DC partners are to control the data hall to ASHRAE 2011 recommended range (18-27 degrees; 60% RH) and within the ASHRAE Class A1 levels (15 degrees to 32 degrees). The University of Aberdeen are looking to appoint a single supplier for the support, servicing, and maintenance of the following elements within our IT data centre. 1. Cooling - Freecool Evaporative Cooling system 2. Fire Protection - VESDA Fire suppression and fire alarm 3. UPS Power - Schneider (APC) Symettra PX250 UPS 4. Room Monitoring - APC StruxureWare Expert & Netbotz Monitoring systems

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