--- title: "GB-T21/0077: Colocation datacentre" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a3ce82f7-55d9-4618-9919-18ac7a101dbb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a3ce82f7-55d9-4618-9919-18ac7a101dbb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a3ce82f7-55d9-4618-9919-18ac7a101dbb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a3ce82f7-55d9-4618-9919-18ac7a101dbb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY AT NEWCASTLE" published: "2022-03-26" --- # GB-T21/0077: Colocation datacentre Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY AT NEWCASTLE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a3ce82f7-55d9-4618-9919-18ac7a101dbb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a3ce82f7-55d9-4618-9919-18ac7a101dbb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a3ce82f7-55d9-4618-9919-18ac7a101dbb.json) ## Summary The procurement process, initiated by Northumbria University at Newcastle, involves the tender titled "GB-T21/0077: Colocation datacentre". This project falls under the IT services industry, specifically focusing on computer equipment and supplies. The university is seeking proposals for a CoLo datacentre to support its cloud and digital modernisation transformation programme. Interested suppliers must be located no further than 25 miles from Newcastle city centre. The open procurement method is currently in the Tender stage, with proposals due by 12 April 2022. The contract's duration will extend from 1 September 2022 to 31 August 2025, with a total contract value of up to £500,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in IT services, data centres, and related infrastructure. Businesses with expertise in providing reliable connectivity and security measures, such as hosting solutions, cloud services, and IT support are particularly well-suited to compete. Companies that can ensure compliance with security obligations and demonstrate effective business continuity measures will be well placed to engage with Northumbria University's requirements and secure a valuable contract. ## Notice Northumbria University has commenced a cloud and digital modernisation transformation programme of all its IT operations estate (the Programme). We have identified several projects that will run under this programme, one of which is the review of our physical infrastructure and where this could or should be located. We currently have 2 datacentres (or machine rooms) one of which is located at our Newcastle city campus (Northumberland building) and the other at our Coach Lane campus. As part of the Programme, we have a vision to migrate some (or eventually all) of our current physical infrastructure to a CoLo datacentre and cloud based suite of services removing the use of both our datacentres. Whilst the primary drivers for this are increased reliability, security and less overhead, this change should also increase our operating efficiency and drive overall better value for money. As we are a Newcastle based university, we require a CoLo datacentre within 25 miles of Newcastle city centre to ensure staff can visit as and when necessary. To ensure that we remain compliant with our various obligations, security needs to be considered which may be physical in the form of a cage, but in any event needs to be logical. Any interested supplier is encouraged to consider this in their eventual proposal. We are interested in receiving proposals from interested suppliers that can meet the above scope covering the following at a minimum in detail: -Based no further than 25 miles from Newcastle city centre -Initial requirement is for 13 racks each with a 32amp/7kW redundant power supply -Contract commit based on 60% of the total power consumption initially -Connectivity to Azure and AWS -Connectivity to our Janet network and Newcastle city campus -Optional cage -Other required and recommended one-off items (e.g. installation, powerbars, etc.) -Recommended logical security -Details of building security measures and controls -Details of business continuity measures and/or guarantees -Access arrangements (e.g. 24x7/9x5, signing in, notifications, supervision, etc.) -Availability, network and other SLAs you offer as well as RPO and RTO times -Your datacentre accreditations Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a97ac405-fbc8-4b37-92ba-8a98f8a50c9a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY AT NEWCASTLE | | Locality | NEWCASTLE | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE1 8ST | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Electoral ward | Monument | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 26 Mar 2022 at 21:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a97ac405-fbc8-4b37-92ba-8a98f8a50c9a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a97ac405-fbc8-4b37-92ba-8a98f8a50c9a 26th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-T21/0077:-Colocation-datacentre/TGKS6TZ8EY Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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