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title: "ACF Extension - Electrical Connection"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000619269"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2020-04-03"
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# ACF Extension - Electrical Connection

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000619269

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the University of Edinburgh, under the title "ACF Extension - Electrical Connection," focused on works related to the education sector. The contract pertains to the installation of an electricity power supply connection for a High Resilience Computer Room, with an award value of approximately £6,676,119.98. The procurement method was classified as a limited award procedure without prior publication, primarily due to technical complexities associated with involving multiple suppliers. This tender is complete and was signed on 9th August 2019, following the tender stage.

This opportunity is particularly suited for large engineering and electrical service firms with experience in undertaking complex electrical works in educational settings. Companies specialising in power supply installation and maintenance, especially those familiar with non-contestable projects in collaboration with Scottish Power Energy Network, would find this contract appealing. Such businesses can leverage this contract as a stepping-stone for further opportunities within similar infrastructure projects driven by the data-driven innovation agenda in Edinburgh and South East Scotland.

## Notice

A World Class Data Infrastructure (WCDI) is a core fundamental component of the Data Driven Innovation (DDI) Programme that forms an integral part of the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Deal investment proposition. The scope of works for the WCDI comprises a new High Resilience Computer Room and associated plant areas to house and support the computer equipment. The University has appointed a supplier to provide the electricity power supply connection for the High Resilience Computer Room located at the Advanced Computer Facility (ACF). The power supply will be provided via the SPEN Kaimes primary station.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has appointed a supplier to provide the electricity power supply connection for the High Resilience Computer Room located at the Advanced Computer Facility (ACF).

### Procurement Information

Works to be undertaken includes non-contestable works which must be undertaken by Scottish Power Energy Network (SPEN). Appointing an additional supplier to complete some of the works would create significant technical complexities and increase potential risks from a programme, operational and financial perspective.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR384819 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Aug 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 | £6,676,119 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SP POWERSYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45315300 - Electricity supply installations

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR384819

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR384819
  ACF Extension - Electrical Connection - A World Class Data Infrastructure (WCDI) is a core fundamental component of the Data Driven Innovation (DDI) Programme that forms an integral part of the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Deal investment proposition. The scope of works for the WCDI comprises a new High Resilience Computer Room and associated plant areas to house and support the computer equipment. The University has appointed a supplier to provide the electricity power supply connection for the High Resilience Computer Room located at the Advanced Computer Facility (ACF). The power supply will be provided via the SPEN Kaimes primary station.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000619269

## Provenance

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