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title: "HE Framework for Supply, Installation and management of Data Centre Management equipment and Infrastructure (2024)"
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# HE Framework for Supply, Installation and management of Data Centre Management equipment and Infrastructure (2024)

Buyer: NEUPC LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03ecba

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## Summary

The North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium Ltd has awarded a framework agreement for the provision of Data Centre Management equipment and Infrastructure products and related services. The framework is open to Higher Education Institutions and Participating Consortia members for the supply, installation, and management of various data centre equipment and infrastructure. Various SMEs have been awarded contracts under this framework, creating opportunities for businesses in the electronics and IT industry to provide services and products like uninterrupted power supplies, cooling equipment, generators, and fire suppression systems.

In the procurement stage of this tender, companies specialising in data centre management equipment and services would find growth opportunities within the HE Framework for Supply, Installation, and Management of Data Centre Management equipment and Infrastructure. With an awarded framework agreement, SMEs can compete for contracts to provide a wide range of goods and services related to data centre infrastructure, including maintenance, installation, and design consultancy services. The framework, led by North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium Ltd, aims to maximise collaborative agreements in the higher education sector and potentially includes funding from external sources like the European Union and research bodies.

## Notice

NEUPC has now awarded a framework agreement for the provision of Data Centre Management equipment & Infrastructure products and related services. (This opportunity was advertised but it is now closed and is now awarded.) The purpose of the Framework Agreement is to provide HE Institutions and Participating Consortia members with a framework for the Supply, Installation and management of Data Centre Management equipment and Infrastructure plus related Design and Consultancy. Products in scope include a range of data centre management equipment and infrastructure including but not limited to Uninterrupted Power Supplies (UPS), cooling equipment, generators, gas & fire suppression systems, power distribution units (PDU's), blanking panels, caging. Any or all elements of the supply, Installation, and management of data centre equipment and Infrastructure may be bought via the framework.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of the awarded Framework Agreement is to provide Institutions and participating Consortia members with a framework for the Supply, Installation and management of Data Centre Management equipment and Infrastructure. Products in scope include a range of data centre management equipment and infrastructure items including but not limited to Uninterrupted Power Supplies (UPS), cooling equipment, generators, gas & fire suppression systems and power distribution units (PDU's). Any or all elements of the supply, Installation, management and disposal of data centre equipment and Infrastructure may be bought via the framework. The scope includes provision of the following goods and services: Services in scope - Any or all elements of the supply, Installation, management and maintenance of Data Centre Management equipment and Infrastructure, including removal, relocation, recycling, refurbishment or disposal of Data Centre Management equipment and Infrastructure. Managed Services. Advice on related Sustainability & Energy efficiency and measurement. Carbon monitoring, energy usage monitoring and assistance with reporting on carbon reduction and scope 3. Provision of Modular and mobile data centre infrastructure, edge/micro data centre Infrastructure and infrastructure as part of modular or prefab units, containerised / pre-fab units. Data Centre related Design and or Consultancy services. Preventative maintenance, testing, regular and emergency maintenance of new or existing equipment and Infrastructure is also included. Management of power distribution units (PDUs), Computer room air conditioners (CRACs), and Data Centre building management systems (BMS). Data centre equipment efficiency and energy usage control and monitoring, data centre infrastructure management (DCIM) including the potential for cloud based DCIM systems, ensuring Data Centre management infrastructure operates effectively and efficiently. Data Centre Equipment in scope - Covering UPS, cooling equipment, generators, gas & fire suppression systems, PDUs plus consultancy, plus server & network racks, cabinets, blanking panels, lighting, back-up power, building management equipment. The framework will be made available to all members of participating consortia: their respective memberships (found by following the relevant links) are: http://www.neupc.ac.uk/our-members, https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members, https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members, http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members, http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/, http://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list and https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/. The framework will be for an initial period of two years, with the option for two further extension periods of twelve months each to a total period of four years.This agreement will be open to members and their partners regardless of whether or not they are to be defined as contracting authorities for the purpose of the PCR 2015. It is possible that some of the future call off contracts under this framework may be part funded from external streams, including European Union (EU) funding and (ERDF/ESF) and potentially other research bodies. All funding assessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by the named participants. North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium Ltd (NEUPC) is one of six UK Higher Education purchasing consortia established to deliver and manage a wide range of collaborative framework agreements designed to maximise third party expenditure within the higher education sector. Membership of the consortia may be subject to change due to strategic realignment or the inclusion of new members. This agreement will be open to members and their partners regardless of whether or not they are to be defined as contracting authorities for the purpose of the PCR 2015. Additional information: The Procurement was conducted via the Delta e-sourcing portal. Under no circumstances shall NEUPC incur any liability in respect of this ITT or any supporting documentation. NEUPC reserves the right to not proceed to Contract, or to cancel the Tender and will incur no Liability in doing so. (Framework now awarded).

Options: Option to extend the Contract for up-to two periods of 12 months each. The Maximum Contract length is 48 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008632-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | 10 Sep 2023 |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000,000 |
| Lots value | £30,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEUPC LTD |
| Additional buyers | APUC (ADVANCED PROCUREMENT FOR UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES); CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (CPC); EUROPEAN UNION; HEPCW (HIGHER EDUCATION PURCHASING CONSORTIUM, WALES); HIGHER EDUCATION PURCHASING CONSORTIUM, WALES (HEPCW); LONDON UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM; NORTH EASTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LTD; NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM; NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LTD; SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 5QX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Pendleton & Charlestown |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | 2BM; ADVANCED POWER TECHNOLOGY; DURATA; KEYSOURCE; SUDLOWS; UPNORTH ENGINEERING SERVICES; WORKSPACE TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 31120000 - Generators
- 31154000 - Uninterruptible power supplies
- 31156000 - Interruptible power supplies
- 31161200 - Gas cooling systems
- 31174000 - Power supply transformers
- 31625100 - Fire-detection systems
- 31682510 - Emergency power systems
- 35111500 - Fire suppression system
- 39151100 - Racking
- 42500000 - Cooling and ventilation equipment
- 42512000 - Air-conditioning installations
- 44175000 - Panels
- 44211100 - Modular and portable buildings
- 44482000 - Fire-protection devices
- 45317300 - Electrical installation work of electrical distribution apparatus
- 45331230 - Installation work of cooling equipment
- 45343210 - CO2 fire-extinguishing equipment installation work
- 50532300 - Repair and maintenance services of generators
- 50532400 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical distribution equipment
- 51111200 - Installation services of generators
- 51112000 - Installation services of electricity distribution and control equipment
- 51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment
- 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services
- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
- 72514100 - Facilities management services involving computer operation

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2024 at 12:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008632-2024
- 20 Oct 2023 at 13:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031054-2023
- 3 Aug 2023 at 11:05 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022583-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members
- http://www.delta-esourcing.com
- http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/
- http://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list
- http://www.neupc.ac.uk/our-members
- https://neupc.ac.uk/
- https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=847212870
- https://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/
- https://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#&home
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leeds:-Uninterruptible-power-supplies./767XG47U5P
- https://www.hepcw.ac.uk/
- https://www.lupc.ac.uk/
- https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/
- https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_mainpage.aspx
- https://www.supc.ac.uk/
- https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members
- https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/

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