---
title: "Data Centre Construction Works"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0593f4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION"
published: "2025-09-04"
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# Data Centre Construction Works

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0593f4

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Data Centre Construction Works" was conducted by the University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation, a public authority under the sub-central government classification, located in Portsmouth, UK. The procurement method was direct, falling below the threshold and executed without competition. The tender involved data centre construction and related infrastructure work, specifically the Nuffield Data Centre. The procurement process has reached the award stage with Sudlows Limited, a supplier based in Manchester, UK, appointed for the work. The contract for this work commenced on 21st August 2025 and is set to conclude on 3rd April 2026.

This project presents a business opportunity, predominantly for companies specialising in construction and data management infrastructure, particularly those adept with the installation of fibre optic cables. Sudlows Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise, exemplifies the type of business well-suited to engage in this project, pointing towards opportunities for similarly scaled companies with capabilities in construction and technology systems integration. This contract underlines the potential for businesses in the construction sector to grow through involvement in significant infrastructure projects, especially those aligned with educational institutions.

## Notice

The requirement is for a new Data Centre comprising the supply, installation of the Nuffield Data Centre management equipment and infrastructure, with all associated external works and the supply and installation of the site wide fibre optic cable.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053851-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Aug 2025 - 3 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,180,613 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2UP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2025 at 10:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053851-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053851-2025
  4th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.port.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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