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UPS System

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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07 May 2024 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University Of Edinburgh completed a tender process for the purchase of the UPS System. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication. The University required additional power capacity for its data centre expansion project. The main procurement category was goods, and the contract with a value of 90,670 GBP was signed on 21st March 2024, lasting for 15 months. The contractor for this project is Kohler Uninterruptible Power.

This tender by the University Of Edinburgh presents an opportunity for suppliers of UPS systems and related services to engage in business growth. Businesses in the power supply equipment sector, especially those with experience in data centre installations and uninterruptible power supply systems, would be well-suited to compete for such contracts. The procurement process is part of a critical project for the University, highlighting the potential for long-term collaboration and future business opportunities in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UPS System

Notice Description

There is a requirement to purchase the power capacity (UPS) for the University of Edinburgh.

Lot Information

Lot 1

There is a requirement to purchase the power capacity (UPS) as part of a project to expand one of the University's data centres. This UPS capacity will also provide additional hosting capacity for any future expansion which may be required.. As this was an NCA there was no evaluation involved regarding quality however, the system does not allow for no quality % to be inserted.

Procurement Information

Purchase of this UPS Kit is critical service to the University. The University are working on a project to extend the capacity of the main ISG data centre - The Mary Somerville datacentre at Kings Buildings. This expansion will create the capacity which will allow ISG High Performance Supercomputing (HPC) equipment to be moved from the Advanced Compute Facility at Easter Bush, which is necessary to create the space for the large government investment at the ACF. Due to historic similar requirements, there is an opportunity to expand the existing Kohler hardware. Engaging and working alongside two different suppliers will prove difficult in terms of interoperability or disproportionate technical difficulties in operation and maintenance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000762646
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY504644
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30230000 - Computer-related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£90,670 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 20241 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

KOHLER UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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