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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-h6vhtk-04ddd6

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## Summary

The public procurement process for "STRATEGIC INFRASTRUCTURE AND CO-LOCATION EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES" has been completed, orchestrated by Coventry University, a body governed by public law, located in Coventry, UK. This extensive process aimed at acquiring data-processing machines (hardware) under the goods industry category. The procurement method adopted was an open procedure and has reached the contract award stage, with CDW Ltd being the successful supplier. The contract was signed on 17th July 2025 and is valued at £25 million, running for an initial term of five years, with potential extensions of an additional five years, covering innovative and sustainable solutions to bolster Coventry University's digital infrastructure.

This tender presents substantial opportunity for businesses within the IT infrastructure and data processing sectors. Companies specializing in co-location datacentre services, network infrastructure, cloud integration, security solutions, and disaster recovery services would find this contract particularly beneficial for growth. The open procurement process selectable by suppliers from the SSSNA Framework, Lot 5, ensured fair competition and the focus on innovation and sustainability aligns with businesses that deliver value-added digital transformation services. Such initiatives offer a platform for businesses to expand their UK operations and forge long-term strategic partnerships with prominent educational institutions like Coventry University.

## 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 term will be a five plus five year total contract term. The partner will act as an extension of our digital infrastructure teams, supporting and leading the successful realisation of cutting-edge digital projects. Specifically, the partnership will focus on: * Co-design, implementation, and ongoing co-hosting of IT infrastructure, including: * Co-Location Datacentre Services. * Servers and storage solutions. * Network infrastructure (LAN, WAN, etc.). * Cloud integration and services. * Disaster recovery and business continuity planning. * Security solutions (firewalls, intrusion detection, etc.). * Infrastructure monitoring and management tools. * Proactive maintenance and support for all infrastructure components. * Technical expertise and guidance on infrastructure optimisation and future planning. * Professional services available for specific technical disciplines and domains.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

Renewal: 5+5 contract term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045767-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,000,000 |

## Status

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

## 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)
- 30211100 - Super computer
- 30233000 - Media storage and reader devices
- 30234000 - Storage media
- 48782000 - Storage management software package
- 48820000 - Servers

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2025 at 15:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045767-2025
- 11 Feb 2025 at 15:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004603-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.coventry.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/coventryuniversity/aspx/Hom
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/coventryuniversity/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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