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title: "University of St Andrews: Design, Manufacture and Installation of Modular Safepods"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000492601"
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# University of St Andrews: Design, Manufacture and Installation of Modular Safepods

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000492601

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## Summary

The University of St Andrews is currently engaged in a procurement process for the design, manufacture, installation, service, maintenance, and warranty of Modular Safepods. This Framework Agreement aims to develop a network of SafePods across the UK, with the expectation of manufacturing approximately 80 units. The procurement method is selective, under a restricted procedure, and the submission deadline is set for 14th July 2017. This initiative is classified under the education sector and located in St Andrews, UK.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities, particularly for businesses in engineering, manufacturing, and service maintenance sectors. Companies that specialise in modular constructions, secure data environments, and related support services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses that can demonstrate relevant experience in working with educational institutions and navigating public sector procurement processes will have a competitive edge.

## Notice

The University of St Andrews is seeking a contractor for the a Framework Agreement for the Design, Manufacture, Installation, Service, Maintenance and Warranty of Modular Safepods. This is intended to be in the form of a series of work packages to cover: - The development and manufacture of a prototype SafePod on manufacturer site in the line with the performance specification detailed in the tender. - Thereafter the manufacture of 20 (anticipated number) of SafePods mirroring the completed SafePod prototype specification to create a SafePod pilot network across the UK. - The manufacture of a further 60-80 (estimated) Safepods (with possible refinement) to create a full SafePod network across the UK (subject to funding). The service, maintenance and warranty of the SafePod for a period of five years from the date of each SafePod installation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The ESRC's Micro Safe Setting Network (MSSN) is a new service that will provide support and help facilitate safe remote access to sensitive data held by data centres across the UK, such as those provided by the Administrative Data Research Network. The MSSN will comprise of: - A network of micro safe settings (known as SafePods) based within higher education institutions and other organisations across the UK. - A dedicated website to provide information about the MSSN and for researchers to book SafePods. - A CCTV service to enable SafePod owners and data controllers to view and monitor activity within a Safepod. - A dedicated User Support Service to assist stakeholders with MSSN enquiries. - An Advisory Board to plan and make decisions on the long term objectives of the MSSN. SafePods will form the basis of the network and will provide researchers with dedicated space from which they can remotely view sensitive data for research purposes. SafePods will be able to connect to services as agreed by the network and could potentially be used for other local confidential or sensitive work. The University of St Andrews is seeking a contractor for a Framework Agreement for the Design, Manufacture, Installation, Service and Warranty of Modular Safepods. This is intended to be in the form of a series of work packages to cover: - The development and manufacture of a prototype SafePod on manufacturer site in the line with the performance specification detailed in the tender. - Thereafter refinement of the prototype as required by the University of St Andrews. Delivery of the SafePod to a location within the UK determined by the University of St Andrews. - Thereafter the manufacture of 20 (anticipated number)of SafePods to the refined specification of the completed prototype to create a SafePod pilot network across the UK. - The manufacture of a further 60-80 (estimated) SafePods (with possible refinement) to create a full SafePod network across the UK (subject to funding).. All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our e-Tendering System (In-Tend). To Express an Interest please go to our tender web-site at: https://in-tendhost/universityofstandrews Please note that this Framework Agreement shall be available to all UK Public Sector Organisations and Research Councils/Bodies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321322 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,100,000 |
| Lots value | £1,100,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS |
| Locality | ST ANDREWS |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY16 9LB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | St Andrews |
| Westminster constituency | North East Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79930000 - Specialty design services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321322
- 13 Jun 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN286292

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN286292&idx=1
  15th June 2017 - Electronic Portal Guidance / Instruction
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN286292
  University of St Andrews: Design, Manufacture and Installation of Modular Safepods - The University of St Andrews is seeking a contractor for the a Framework Agreement for the Design, Manufacture, Installation, Service, Maintenance and Warranty of Modular Safepods. This is intended to be in the form of a series of work packages to cover: - The development and manufacture of a prototype SafePod on manufacturer site in the line with the performance specification detailed in the tender. - Thereafter the manufacture of 20 (anticipated number) of SafePods mirroring the completed SafePod prototype specification to create a SafePod pilot network across the UK. - The manufacture of a further 60-80 (estimated) Safepods (with possible refinement) to create a full SafePod network across the UK (subject to funding). The service, maintenance and warranty of the SafePod for a period of five years from the date of each SafePod installation.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321322
  University of St Andrews: Design, Manufacture and Installation of Modular Safepods - The University of St Andrews is seeking a contractor for the a Framework Agreement for the Design, Manufacture, Installation, Service, Maintenance and Warranty of Modular Safepods. This is intended to be in the form of a series of work packages to cover: - The development and manufacture of a prototype SafePod on manufacturer site in the line with the performance specification detailed in the tender. - Thereafter the manufacture of 20 (anticipated number) of SafePods mirroring the completed SafePod prototype specification to create a SafePod pilot network across the UK. - The manufacture of a further 60-80 (estimated) Safepods (with possible refinement) to create a full SafePod network across the UK (subject to funding). The service, maintenance and warranty of the SafePod for a period of five years from the date of each SafePod installation.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000492601
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews
- https://in-tendhost/universityofstandrews

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