---
title: "IT Data Centre Servicing & Maintenance - University of Aberdeen"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000585190"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN"
published: "2019-07-31"
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# IT Data Centre Servicing & Maintenance - University of Aberdeen

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000585190

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen is seeking a single supplier for the IT Data Centre Servicing and Maintenance project located on its Old Aberdeen campus, specifically in the Edward Wright Building. This tender process, initiated on 28 May 2019 and awarded on 29 July 2019, is classified under the education sector and features an open procurement method. The contract is valued at £69,000 and includes provisions for the upkeep of the freecool evaporative cooling system, fire suppression systems, and UPS equipment. For interested suppliers, the deadline for bid submissions was set for 18 June 2019 at 12:00 PM.

This procurement opportunity is well-suited for businesses specialising in IT maintenance, data centre management, and technical support services. Companies with expertise in managing complex cooling and fire systems, especially those with experience working with educational institutions or similar public sector bodies, will find potential for growth through this contract. Engaging in this tender can help build lasting relationships with the University of Aberdeen and associated educational entities in North-East Scotland, providing avenues for future collaborations.

## Notice

AWARD NOTICE - The University of Aberdeen Data Centre is located in the Edward Wright Building on the Old Aberdeen campus. The Data Centre was refurbished in 2013 to create a Shared Services data centre facility for three North-East Scotland education institutions: University of Aberdeen, North-East Scotland College and Robert Gordon University. The University of Aberdeen are looking to appoint a single supplier for the support, servicing and maintenance of the following elements within our IT data centre. - Freecool Evaporative Cooling system - VESDA Fire suppression and fire alarm - APC Symettra PX250 UPS - APC Structureware Expert / Netbotz Monitoring systems

### Lot Information

Lot 1

AWARD NOTICE - The University of Aberdeen Data Centre is located in the Edward Wright Building on the Old Aberdeen campus. The Data Centre was refurbished in 2013 to create a Shared Services data centre facility for three North-East Scotland education institutions: University of Aberdeen, North-East Scotland College and Robert Gordon University. The University of Aberdeen are looking to appoint a single supplier for the support, servicing and maintenance of the following elements within our IT data centre. - Freecool Evaporative Cooling system - VESDA Fire suppression and fire alarm - APC Symettra PX250 UPS - APC Structureware Expert / Netbotz Monitoring systems

Renewal: The contract will be for 1 year in the first instance with 2 optional extensions, each of 1 year, subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL361802 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £69,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB24 3FX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WORKSPACE TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50312310 - Maintenance of data network equipment
- 50312600 - Maintenance and repair of information technology equipment
- 50312610 - Maintenance of information technology equipment

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL361802
- 28 May 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY355314

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY355314
  IT Data Centre Servicing & Maintenance - University of Aberdeen - The University of Aberdeen Data Centre is located in the Edward Wright Building on the Old Aberdeen campus. The Data Centre was refurbished in 2013 to create a Shared Services data centre facility for three North-East Scotland education institutions: University of Aberdeen, North-East Scotland College and Robert Gordon University. The University of Aberdeen are looking to appoint a single supplier for the support, servicing and maintenance of the following elements within our IT data centre. - Freecool Evaporative Cooling system - VESDA Fire suppression and fire alarm - APC Symettra PX250 UPS - APC Structureware Expert / Netbotz Monitoring systems
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL361802
  IT Data Centre Servicing & Maintenance - University of Aberdeen - AWARD NOTICE - The University of Aberdeen Data Centre is located in the Edward Wright Building on the Old Aberdeen campus. The Data Centre was refurbished in 2013 to create a Shared Services data centre facility for three North-East Scotland education institutions: University of Aberdeen, North-East Scotland College and Robert Gordon University. The University of Aberdeen are looking to appoint a single supplier for the support, servicing and maintenance of the following elements within our IT data centre. - Freecool Evaporative Cooling system - VESDA Fire suppression and fire alarm - APC Symettra PX250 UPS - APC Structureware Expert / Netbotz Monitoring systems

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000585190
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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