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title: "Colocation 8 rack footprint space"
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# Colocation 8 rack footprint space

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47e7dda5-dfa2-4df9-be9a-4638f4bff817

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Colocation 8 rack footprint space" was conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, situated in Peterborough, England. It pertains to the computer network services category (CPV code: 72700000). The contract has been awarded to Global Switch Estates 2 Limited and has a total value of £596,800. The procurement method employed was a direct tender via a single tender action, which is below the threshold. The award date was 5 December 2019, with the contract period starting on 6 December 2019 and concluding on 5 December 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in computer network services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can provide colocation solutions. Companies that offer data centre services, infrastructure support, or related IT services could find this procurement beneficial in expanding their reach within the public sector. The conclusive nature of this process also suggests a stable demand over the contract's duration, which can encourage new entrants and innovators to engage in this market space.

## Notice

Contract award for Colocation 8 rack footprint space

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/742c7ea6-2688-4f4c-9c44-48f820b40701 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 6 Dec 2019 - 5 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £586,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £596,800 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | PETERBOROUGH |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE1 1NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough |
| Local authority | Peterborough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Peterborough |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GLOBAL SWITCH ESTATES 2 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72700000 - Computer network services

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2020 at 10:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/742c7ea6-2688-4f4c-9c44-48f820b40701

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/742c7ea6-2688-4f4c-9c44-48f820b40701
  12th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e18a9537-0d73-46d1-af7a-3db2280052f0
  n/a

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