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title: "Upgrade CRAC and provide Fire Suppression System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000683615"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2022-02-16"
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# Upgrade CRAC and provide Fire Suppression System

Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000683615

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## Summary

Heriot-Watt University is seeking suppliers for the tender titled "Upgrade CRAC and provide Fire Suppression System," aimed at enhancing the cooling and safety systems in their Edinburgh campus server room. This procurement falls under the goods category and is being conducted via an open procedure. The tender period concludes on 18 March 2022 at 12:00 PM, marking a crucial deadline for submissions. The university is located at Moyen House, Research Park North, Edinburgh, EH14 4AP, and inquiries can be directed to their procurement office through the provided contact email.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in HVAC systems and fire suppression technologies, particularly those with credentials such as Fire Industry Association (FIA) and British Approvals of Fire Excellence (BAFE) accreditation. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in next-generation environmental cooling solutions, especially those utilising HFO-based refrigerants, would be ideally positioned to compete. Engaging in this contract could facilitate growth by establishing a long-term relationship with a prestigious educational institution.

## Notice

Heriot-Watt University's existing server room building is in their main Edinburgh campus. The proposal is to upgrade the existing Computer Room Air-Conditioning (CRAC) units and provide a new fire suppression system to protect the Comms Room area. The supplier must ensure that the system they propose to the University is based on the next generation HFO-based refrigerant that combines excellent cooling performance with improved energy efficiency and environmental properties. They must ensure the Global Warming Potential is the lowest possible and consider the full lifetime cost of the asset.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contractor shall appoint a Contract Engineer who, during the period of the contract shall be responsible for attending all meetings called by the Contract Administrator, including Site Meetings, Progress Meetings and any special meetings required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440898 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | RICCARTON, EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH14 4AP |
| 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 | Pentland Hills |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 35111500 - Fire suppression system
- 42512000 - Air-conditioning installations

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440898

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440898
  Upgrade CRAC and provide Fire Suppression System - Heriot-Watt University's existing server room building is in their main Edinburgh campus. The proposal is to upgrade the existing Computer Room Air-Conditioning (CRAC) units and provide a new fire suppression system to protect the Comms Room area. The supplier must ensure that the system they propose to the University is based on the next generation HFO-based refrigerant that combines excellent cooling performance with improved energy efficiency and environmental properties. They must ensure the Global Warming Potential is the lowest possible and consider the full lifetime cost of the asset.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://hw.ac.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000683615
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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