--- title: "West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service - Data Centre" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0487f0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0487f0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0487f0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0487f0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WEST YORKSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE" published: "2024-08-06" --- # West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service - Data Centre Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0487f0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0487f0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0487f0.json) ## Summary The West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) is currently in the planning stage for a new data centre project, targeting the provision of IT services including consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The project is to take place in Bradford, in the UKE4 region, and is classified under the services category. The procurement is intended to start early in 2025, with the deadline for expressions of interest set for 5th September 2024. Interested parties are encouraged to contact wayne.robinson@westyorksfire.gov.uk for further details. This procurement process will transform an existing WYFRS building into a functioning data centre, including various building works and the installation of critical infrastructure such as air conditioning, UPS, generators, and data cabinets, with a maximum contract duration of 10 years. This upcoming tender highlights an opportunity for businesses specialising in data centre construction, IT infrastructure, and ongoing support services. With the procurement centred around the transformation of existing spaces and long-term support provisions, it is particularly suited for engineering firms, IT consultancies, and companies involved in building refurbishments and infrastructure installations. Participating in this tender not only provides the potential for long-term business growth through a stable contract but also the visibility and credibility associated with working with a reputable public organisation like the WYFRS. ## Notice The West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) is seeking to engage with the market by obtaining expressions of interest regarding the upcoming tender requirement for a potential new data centre. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) is seeking to engage with the market by obtaining expressions of interest regarding the upcoming tender requirement for a potential new data centre. WYFRS is the fourth largest Fire and Rescue Service in the country serving a diverse population of 2.2 million people across 800 square miles. WYFRS serves a population of more than two million people, spread over almost 800 square miles, providing emergency cover 24-hours a day, every day of the year.At this time, WYFRS would like to understand the markets interest and its capacity to bid and deliver the above contract. A brief, but non-exhaustive list of the key requirements are as follows: Change type of existing room/space/building within a current WYFRS location into a functioning data centre. This may include but not limited to the following - building works including refurbishment covering all aspects of a business environment. The ability to install Aircon, UPS, generator, electrical, flooring and ceiling. Be able to make good, and complete the data centre install with standardised racking, forced air cooling or equivalent for efficiency purposes. Turning an existing space into a small data centre housing at least 6 data cabinets. Potential requirement for on going support.The contract will be awarded up to a 10-year period. The exact details shall be confirmed alongside with all other information within the contract notice & tender documentation.The procurement pathway and delivery timescales are yet to be determined. WYFRS envisage that the delivery of the requirements are to commence early 2025.At this time WYFRS would welcome suppliers to email their expression of interest to wayne.robinson@westyorksfire.gov.uk and if possible, please provide the following information:Your main contact name, email, and telephone number so that we can contact you with details of our next steps.Which framework/s you are associated to, if any.Confirmation of your interest to bid and deliver the contract.Any additional feedback comments based on the information shown here.If you are interested, please reply to the above email address by 05/09/2024.This request for information (RFI) is not a call for competition and as such further details will be provided within the tender documents when the tender is published.We recommend that you register with the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue services E-Procurement system 'In-tend' within good time. Please register through the In-Tend portal link found here - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wyfrs/aspx/Home ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024630-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 Oct 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WEST YORKSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE | | Locality | BRADFORD | | Post town | Bradford | | Postcode | BD11 2DY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees | | Local authority | Kirklees | | Electoral ward | Birstall and Birkenshaw | | Westminster constituency | Spen Valley | | Delivery location | TLE4 West Yorkshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 6 Aug 2024 at 09:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024630-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wyfrs/aspx/Home - https://www.westyorksfire.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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