---
title: "Co-Location Data Centre Services"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-144417"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARDIFF UNIVERSITY"
published: "2024-09-09"
---

# Co-Location Data Centre Services

Buyer: CARDIFF UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-144417

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## Summary

Cardiff University has awarded a contract for "Co-Location Data Centre Services" under the industry category of data network management and support services. The procurement process has reached the "Award" stage as of 9th September 2024, with the final contract signed on 30th August 2024. This project, located in Cardiff, involves hosting the University's IT infrastructure within a third-party owned data centre. The procurement was conducted through a national framework (SSSNA Lot 5), reference number 581593-2021.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for firms specialising in data centre services and managed IT solutions. Companies with expertise in providing mechanical, electrical, and fixed IT infrastructure, along with comprehensive monitoring and 24/7 support services, would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future. Partnering with esteemed institutions like Cardiff University can enhance a supplier’s reputation and expand their client base within the academic and public sector.

## Notice

The University has conducted a review into alternative Data Centre service delivery models. This review has included the option to use a colocation data centre facility where the University would host their IT infrastructure within a Data Centre owned by a 3rd party. The 3rd party are responsible for providing all mechanical, electrical, and fixed IT infrastructure, which also extends to the provision of staff resource to manage this environment, with monitoring for the equipment, local environment, and a 24 x 7 support service all provided under the terms of the Colocation contract.The procurement route was via a national framework (SSSNA Lot 5) Ref: 581593-2021

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=144417 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARDIFF UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF24 0DE |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Adamsdown |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72315000 - Data network management and support services

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2024 at 11:16 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=144417

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/business/why-work-with-us/for-suppliers

## Provenance

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