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title: "Data Centre Provision"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6008f2ab-1b0f-4280-a431-3788d9bb05ed"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PENSION PROTECTION FUND"
published: "2025-02-14"
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# Data Centre Provision

Buyer: PENSION PROTECTION FUND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6008f2ab-1b0f-4280-a431-3788d9bb05ed

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## Summary

The Pension Protection Fund has completed the procurement process titled "Data Centre Provision", focusing on the industry category of information systems and servers (CPV code 48800000). This selective procurement, done through a call-off from a framework agreement, involves a contract with Crown Hosting Data Centre Limited. The project encompasses a rental fee per rack/kW and power usage, along with Intelligent Hands services. The procurement cycle included key dates from the tender period ending on 24th October 2024 to the award date on the same day, with the contract period running from 1st February 2025 to 31st January 2028. The project is based at the Pension Protection Fund's address in Croydon, England, with an overall value of £74,714.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses within the data centre services sector, particularly those that specialise in hosting solutions and managed services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this contract due to its suitability criteria. Engaging with such public procurement processes can fosters growth through stable, long-term partnerships with significant buying organisations like the Pension Protection Fund, thereby enhancing business portfolios and expanding operational capabilities.

## Notice

Crown Hosting Data Centre agreement that is made up of a rental fee per rack/kW and power usage, as well as the use of Intelligent Hands to support any ad hoc services. RM6262 Crown Hosting II

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5f41d12-061d-4fa0-b888-c77ee30f0422 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £74,714 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £74,714 |
| 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 | PENSION PROTECTION FUND |
| Locality | CROYDON |
| Post town | Croydon |
| Postcode | CR0 2NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon |
| Local authority | Croydon |
| Electoral ward | Fairfield |
| Westminster constituency | Croydon West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CROWN HOSTING DATA CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48800000 - Information systems and servers

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2025 at 13:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5f41d12-061d-4fa0-b888-c77ee30f0422

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5f41d12-061d-4fa0-b888-c77ee30f0422
  14th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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