Tender

EDC/2026/74398 - Coolant & Power Equipment

EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

27 May 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process is initiated by East Dunbartonshire Council, focusing on the removal and replacement of data centre cooling units and UPS systems alongside associated battery strings. The contract, titled "EDC/2026/74398 - Coolant & Power Equipment," is categorised under General Public Services, Housing and Community Amenities, and Environmental Protection. This opportunity is part of the open procurement procedure, with submissions accepted electronically until 23rd June 2026 at 12:00. The main location is region UKM81, which is Kirkintilloch, with the procurement currently in the tender stage. Potential bidders should ensure they meet financial and technical criteria as specified by the Council.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in HVAC systems, power equipment, and data centre infrastructure services. Companies with a strong track record in installation and maintenance of specialised cooling and power systems will find this contract particularly advantageous for business growth. With a contract period spanning 36 months and the possibility of extensions, this is an attractive prospect for businesses aiming to establish long-term public sector partnerships. Additionally, businesses with demonstrated economic resilience and technical expertise as per the outlined criteria will be well-positioned to compete for this tender.

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Notice Title

EDC/2026/74398 - Coolant & Power Equipment

Notice Description

The project will consist of the removal/replacement of the data centre cooling units and the removal/replacement of the UPS and associated battery strings.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The project will consist of the removal/replacement of the data centre cooling and the removal/replacement of the UPS and associated battery strings as well as Maintenance of equipment in the data centre.

Renewal: This contract is for 36months with two twelve month extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000831995
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556622
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

31154000 - Uninterruptible power supplies

42500000 - Cooling and ventilation equipment

42512000 - Air-conditioning installations

45317300 - Electrical installation work of electrical distribution apparatus

45331230 - Installation work of cooling equipment

50312310 - Maintenance of data network equipment

51112000 - Installation services of electricity distribution and control equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 20263 weeks to go
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
EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKINTILLOCH
Postcode
G66 1TJ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond

Local Authority
East Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Lenzie and Kirkintilloch South
Westminster Constituency
Mid Dunbartonshire

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