---
title: "Data Centre Transfer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ef6b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST YORKSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-03-20"
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# Data Centre Transfer

Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ef6b

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## Summary

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority has concluded a procurement process for the "Data Centre Transfer" project, involving the transformation of an existing space into a functional data centre at their Bradford location. This project falls under the data services industry category. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract signed on 20th March 2025 and the project set to commence on 24th March 2025, running until 24th March 2026. The procurement was conducted through a direct award method, under a compliant national framework YPO1126 – Cloud Data Centre Management and Transformation Solutions. The key participant involved in this project is the awarded supplier, SOFTCAT PLC, a large-scale company based in Marlow, United Kingdom.

This tender creates significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in data services and infrastructure transformation. Businesses with expertise in building works, refurbishment, and the installation of data centre facilities including air conditioning, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), generators, and efficient cooling systems would find this contract well-suited. The project’s scope for a comprehensive build-out ensures that businesses engaged can expand their portfolio with high-profile public sector work, establishing credibility and opening doors for future government contracts.

## Notice

The requirement to build a fit for purpose data centre. Within scope and expected outcomes: Change type of existing room/space/building within a current WYFRS location into a functioning data centre. This should include but not limited to the following, building works including refurbishment covering all aspects of a business environment. The site will have the ability to include- 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. Turning an existing space into a small data centre housing at least 6 racks.

### Procurement Information

Procure under compliant national framework - YPO1126 - Cloud Data Centre Management and Transformation Solutions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010290-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Mar 2025 - 24 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £347,043 |
| Contracts value | £347,043 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST YORKSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72300000 - Data services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2025 at 08:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010290-2025
- 20 Mar 2025 at 08:31 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010286-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010290-2025
  20th March 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010286-2025
  20th March 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://Softcat.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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