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title: "Moorside Data Centre Energy Efficiency and Resilience Works Project"
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# Moorside Data Centre Energy Efficiency and Resilience Works Project

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4fcb3f65-64b8-4ccc-81d7-32a179f921b5

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## Summary

The Sunderland City Council is seeking contractors for the "Moorside Data Centre Energy Efficiency and Resilience Works Project," aiming to enhance energy efficiency and resilience at the Moorside data centre located in the North East of England. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, having been initiated through an open tender method. The total value of the contract is £962,313, with the contract period set to commence from 24th May 2018 and concluding on 27th February 2019. The tender was published on 22nd March 2018, and interested parties were given until 24th April 2018 to submit their bids. A Supplier Briefing Session was held on 28th March 2018 to assist potential bidders.

This project presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in energy efficiency, electrical installations, air conditioning systems, and environmental building works. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may have competitive advantages due to the nature of the procurement, which encourages participation from experienced contractors. Businesses capable of delivering services related to electrical works, HVAC system replacement, and infrastructure improvements would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in such projects can enhance a firm's portfolio and open pathways for future contracts within the public sector.

## Notice

The Council wishes to appoint an experienced contractor(s) to undertake this project in order to reduce the energy consumed and improve the resilience of the Moorside data centre facility. The four primary areas that are being procured are as follows: - Electrical works including but not limited to Switchboards / Power / Lighting / UPS - Removal and disposal of four legacy Computer Room Air Conditioning (CRAC) units and the supply and installation of five new CRAC units incorporating Free Air Cooling - Installation of Cold Aisle Containment and services - Building Environment works Additional information: As part of the tender process, Sunderland City Council intends to hold a Supplier Briefing Session on 28.03.18 at 9:30am, with a Site Visit of Moorside at 10:30am. Further details regarding the Supplier Briefing Session and Site Visit are included in the ITT Instructions document, you must confirm your intention to attend direct to virginia.ainsley@sunderland.gov.uk. The aim of the Supplier Briefing Session is to provide advice on submitting an acceptable bid, there will also be opportunity to ask questions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4a98f28-b9c9-4b47-bb5b-5b964f2a9c08 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 23 May 2018 - 27 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £962,313 |
| 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 | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR2 7DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Southwick |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WORKSPACE TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31154000 - Uninterruptible power supplies

## Release History

- 24 May 2018 at 14:33 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4a98f28-b9c9-4b47-bb5b-5b964f2a9c08
- 22 Mar 2018 at 19:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4a98f28-b9c9-4b47-bb5b-5b964f2a9c08

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4a98f28-b9c9-4b47-bb5b-5b964f2a9c08
  22nd March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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