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title: "NRP - Freeman Data Centre Upgrade Works"
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# NRP - Freeman Data Centre Upgrade Works

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a27c3668-dceb-42dc-a4b1-4ed7a63633b3

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## Summary

The University of Sussex has completed the procurement process for the "NRP - Freeman Data Centre Upgrade Works," classified under the construction work category. The project, located at BN1 9RH in Brighton, involves the refurbishment and upgrade of the Freeman Data Centre with a contract value of £498,364.80. The procurement was a single tender action, below threshold, indicating a direct procurement method. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 31 October 2024, the start of the contract on 1 November 2024, and the completion of works by 31 May 2026. The award was made to Future-Tech S.C.I. Limited, and the contract is active as of 31 October 2024.

This tender provides significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those in the construction and building refurbishment sector. The nature of the project, being a highly specialised data centre upgrade, would be well-suited to businesses with expertise in technical construction and infrastructure improvements. Companies with capabilities in high-value, detailed construction projects will find this contract to be a compelling opportunity for growth and portfolio enhancement.

## Notice

Building refurbishment and upgrade works to the Freeman Data Centre

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e037fcb5-60f6-49f7-aa3a-2a5198def82d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £498,364 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £498,364 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE) |
| Locality | BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN1 9RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Coldean & Stanmer |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FUTURE-TECH S.C.I. |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2024 at 09:24 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e037fcb5-60f6-49f7-aa3a-2a5198def82d
- 4 Nov 2024 at 09:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e037fcb5-60f6-49f7-aa3a-2a5198def82d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e037fcb5-60f6-49f7-aa3a-2a5198def82d
  4th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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