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title: "UK SBS CON16016 Design & Construction of a Data Centre, Fajara, The Gambia"
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# UK SBS CON16016 Design & Construction of a Data Centre, Fajara, The Gambia

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-48d7f76d-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the design and construction of a Data Centre located in Fajara, The Gambia, undertaken by UK Shared Business Services Limited. This project, titled "UK SBS CON16016 Design & Construction of a Data Centre, Fajara, The Gambia," falls under the construction industry category. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the contract period running from 18th November 2016 to 31st March 2017. The initial tender period concluded on 27th October 2016, with a contract value of £900,000, and a minimum value set at £600,000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in data centre construction and design, particularly those with expertise in high-performance computing and energy-efficient building practices. Companies capable of delivering both phases of the project—design and subsequent construction—are well-suited to compete for this contract, as the need for a new Data Centre is critical for expanding research capabilities in the region.

## Notice

Project Scope The project is concerned with the design and construction of the new Data Center at the MRC The Gambia site in Fajara. The project consists of two distinct phases: Phase A - the design of the facility, Phase B - construction and commissioning of the facility. Phase A will inform a business case with which the funding for the phase B is sought to be secured. The MRC will reserve the right to proceed to Phase B with the successful bidder at a later point (no later than 2 years after design completion) or not to proceed at all without being liable to compensation to the successful bidder.The need for a new Data Centre is critical for the continuation and expansion of the research work the Unit carries out in The Gambia. The facility needs to be sufficient to cater for High-Performance Computing (HPC) for Genomics, future expansion in data processing and storage, including the support of a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) which the Unit is to procure/implement in this year. The design must also allow efficiency in energy consumption, best possible insulation, and generally good suitability for the local climate. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER Full details of this opportunity can be found on the e-sourcing portal please follow instructions below. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered Bidder; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk : Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e236db20-054d-44a1-8ddd-73902f24a8f9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 22 Nov 2016 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £712,600 |
| 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | 2BM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 71500000 - Construction-related services

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2017 at 12:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e236db20-054d-44a1-8ddd-73902f24a8f9
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0b2a922-8e01-4535-a87b-310602e4b39b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e236db20-054d-44a1-8ddd-73902f24a8f9
  25th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0b2a922-8e01-4535-a87b-310602e4b39b
  7th October 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/26ee94b0-c2a6-43e3-8c8d-1d83fa81b3c1
  ITQ Invitation to Quote Final Version
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3c1ba5b2-410b-4419-b097-3ddd4433d14a
  Appendix B - Schedule of Requirements Datacenter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/439d3d72-8896-49b8-ab57-b9e98ee4e457
  ECC_OptA
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9bdc46f7-7d80-463d-a80c-9fa483dbc056
  Appendix C - Pricing Schedule V2
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
  eSourcing Suite
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/40acb62b-e139-48bc-87ac-944a4c9ec8d7
  ITQ Invitation to Quote Final Version
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aa6e2f20-7ac4-4e93-8397-e71bda3d65fe
  Appendix B - Schedule of Requirements Datacenter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/106c3d2c-ce19-4037-be0d-0a30ce3628b8
  ECC_OptA
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a0ccd889-9996-47d8-9f8c-c7201de4db23
  Appendix C - Pricing Schedule V2

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