Tender

SIEC Data Centre

UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING

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Tender

26 Jul 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Stirling is currently undertaking a selective tender process for the "SIEC Data Centre" project, aimed at securing a contractor experienced in providing cloud-based data centre services and advanced high power computing. The procurement, which falls under the education industry category, has a contract value of £2,000,000. The submission period closes on 5th September 2022, with invitations for the second stage of the process set to be issued on 19th September 2022. This tender includes provisions for electronic submissions through the Public Contracts Scotland platform.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for businesses specialising in cloud services, high-performance computing, and data management solutions. Companies that are ISO 27001 certified and can demonstrate their technical and professional capabilities will have a competitive advantage. The project not only presents a chance for direct financial growth but also for contributing to community benefits, such as carbon footprint reduction and job creation in the region, thereby enhancing the overall business landscape around the Stirling area.

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Notice Title

SIEC Data Centre

Notice Description

The University of Stirling is looking for a contractor with experience in providing cloud based data centre services and advanced high power computing.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Forth Environmental Resilience Array (Forth-ERA) will create a living laboratory and provide environmental data and analytics for the Forth Valley region. We will facilitate world-leading scientific research, promote more efficient environmental management and regulation, and stimulate business innovation in support of Scotland's transition to a net zero carbon society.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000698949
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL454790
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue
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

72317000 - Data storage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@stir.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1786466186

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK9 4LA
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling North
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

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