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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-1226 Daresbury Lab C-Block HPC Facilities Upgrade"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-1226 Daresbury Lab C-Block HPC Facilities Upgrade

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-30920fce-5cd0-4eba-a8bb-bc3323b1dbe6

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the UK Research & Innovation as the buying organisation, seeking to upgrade the High Performance Computing facilities at Daresbury Laboratory (C-block) with a project titled "UKRI-1226 Daresbury Lab C-Block HPC Facilities Upgrade". This contract falls under the electrical installation work category and is located in the North West of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at approximately £1,136,505, was awarded following a 'Ranked Award' process through the NEUPC framework and was published on 23rd November 2021. The contract period is from 23rd February 2021 to 31st July 2021, and the tender period concluded on 22nd February 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in electrical installations and digital infrastructure projects, particularly those proficient in safety and maintenance work. Larger contractors with the capability to handle complex projects, such as the installation of modernised air conditioning and fire suppression systems, would be well-suited to compete. This is a valuable chance for suppliers seeking to enhance their portfolio through collaborations within public sector projects.

## Notice

Contract for the delivery of a variety of safety, maintenance, electrical and digital infrastructure works for Daresbury Laboratory's High Performance Computing facilities within C-block. Including but not limited to a new Fire Suppression system, Chiller water loop works, plant room UPS unit replacement, new aircon units, containment unit improvements, and existing aircon replacement with modernised efficient units. This contract was awarded using the 'Ranked Award' process through the NEUPC framework: "HE Framework for the Supply, Installation and Management of Data Centre Management Equipment and Infrastructure (2019)" - ITS2005 NE

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffc684da-3e0b-404f-8209-a1e65bbf9ccc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2021 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,136,505 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,136,505 |
| 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 | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KEYSOURCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45310000 - Electrical installation work

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2021 at 16:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffc684da-3e0b-404f-8209-a1e65bbf9ccc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffc684da-3e0b-404f-8209-a1e65bbf9ccc
  23rd November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=645657589
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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