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title: "HE Data Centre Equipment and Infrastructure Framework 2028"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# HE Data Centre Equipment and Infrastructure Framework 2028

Buyer: NEUPC LTD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a1c4

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by NEUPC Ltd, is currently in the planning stage for a national framework agreement titled "HE Data Centre Equipment and Infrastructure Framework 2028." This initiative aims to cater to the needs of UK Higher Education Institutions by providing data centre equipment and infrastructure. The procurement falls under the category of goods, with a projected gross value of £36 million. Operating under an open procedure, the planned contract spans from 14th February 2028 to 13th February 2030, with potential extensions up to 2032. This procurement is a collaborative effort involving several education purchasing consortia across the UK, with NEUPC headquartered in Leeds, and highlights the importance of third-party services to enhance the Higher Education sector's operational capabilities. A future notice is expected by 1st June 2027, providing further details.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in data centre management and infrastructure equipment such as Uninterrupted Power Supplies, cooling equipment, and fire suppression systems. Companies that offer comprehensive solutions including supply, installation, and maintenance of such systems will find this framework highly beneficial. The framework agreement could empower businesses to expand their client base within the educational sector, offering a gateway into higher education institutions across the UK. Business growth can be further facilitated by leveraging the collaborative nature of the consortia, which may streamline procurement processes and encourage long-term partnerships.

## Notice

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. NEUPC wishes to develop a national framework agreement to service the requirements of UK Higher Education Institutions and Associate members for the supply of Data Centre equipment and infrastructure through the setting up of a Framework Agreement. The draft scope includes 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 would be intended to be able to be bought via the framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048075-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jun 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Feb 2028 - 13 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000,000 |
| 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 | NEUPC LTD |
| Additional buyers | APUC (ADVANCED PROCUREMENT FOR UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES); CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM; LUPC (LONDON UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM); NWUPC (NORTH WEST UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM); SUPC (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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 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
- 31156000 - Interruptible power supplies
- 31161200 - Gas cooling systems
- 31174000 - Power supply transformers
- 31625100 - Fire-detection systems
- 31682510 - Emergency power systems
- 35111500 - Fire suppression system
- 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
- 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

- 22 May 2026 at 14:11 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048075-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048075-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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