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title: "Data Centre Environment"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2021-09-23"
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# Data Centre Environment

Buyer: MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ff843c5-bd2f-49a5-b937-5f03e8dcc356

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Manchester Metropolitan University, which is seeking to appoint a qualified provider for the maintenance and repair of data centre equipment. The tender, titled "Data Centre Environment," falls under the services category with a focus on IT infrastructure. Located in Manchester, the procurement process has concluded with the award dated 22nd June 2021. The awarded contract, valued at £130,000, commenced on 1st August 2021 and runs through 31st July 2023. The procurement method used was selective, based on a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services and data centre management, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have relevant experience and qualifications. Companies providing maintenance services for mainframe computers and data centre systems would be well-suited to compete in this process. Engaging with the university could facilitate further growth through potential future contracts, enhancing their portfolio in the public sector.

## Notice

Manchester Metropolitan University ("the University") are seeking to appoints a suitably qualified and experienced provider of Data Centre Equipment and Maintenance. The University currently has three data centres rooms and eighty communication relay rooms across campus to provide IT services to our customers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c6da96c-349c-4aa2-b620-9dd9c7947b7f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £130,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M15 6BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADVANCED POWER TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50312100 - Maintenance and repair of mainframe computers

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2021 at 09:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c6da96c-349c-4aa2-b620-9dd9c7947b7f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c6da96c-349c-4aa2-b620-9dd9c7947b7f
  23rd September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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