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title: "STRATEGIC INFRASTRUCTURE AND CO-LOCATION EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES"
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# STRATEGIC INFRASTRUCTURE AND CO-LOCATION EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES

Buyer: COVENTRY UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f4957aed-ee5b-4048-aa8d-6b8cfb65c910

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## Summary

The public procurement process led by Coventry University focuses on selecting a strategic partner for infrastructure and co-location equipment and services. This process, under the classification of data-processing machines (hardware) and related services, is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award phase, following the tender status being active and subsequently completed. The contract, initially set to commence on 1st May 2025 and extend until 2030, was awarded to CDW Ltd with a total contract value of £25 million. This process employed a selective procurement method via a framework agreement, confirming award on 25th April 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in innovative, sustainable IT infrastructure solutions, suited for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The selected partner will support Coventry University's digital capabilities, focusing on IT infrastructure, cloud services, and security solutions over a potential ten-year period. This engagement offers significant growth potential for businesses capable of providing cutting-edge technology and comprehensive digital strategy support, aligning with Coventry University's ambitious transformation goals.

## Notice

Coventry University Group is seeking to align with an exclusive infrastructure and technical services partner with a proven track record of delivering innovative and sustainable solutions that drive growth and create lasting value for our business. The selected partner will provide comprehensive support to enhance our digital capabilities and help achieve business goals over the next five years. The contract can be extended for another five years up to a maximum of ten years if agreed between the University and the supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de37619d-a100-4f85-884a-aa0d719fcbb5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 2 May 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000,000 |
| 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 | COVENTRY UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 5FB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CDW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)
- 30233000 - Media storage and reader devices
- 30234000 - Storage media
- 48782000 - Storage management software package
- 48820000 - Servers

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2025 at 12:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de37619d-a100-4f85-884a-aa0d719fcbb5
- 11 Feb 2025 at 15:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81e7f2ca-897c-4ece-b634-d9a27cb3753f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de37619d-a100-4f85-884a-aa0d719fcbb5
  12th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81e7f2ca-897c-4ece-b634-d9a27cb3753f
  11th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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