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title: "SIEC Data Centre"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000698949"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING"
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# SIEC Data Centre

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000698949

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## Summary

The University of Stirling is currently undertaking a selective tender process for the "SIEC Data Centre" project, aimed at securing a contractor experienced in providing cloud-based data centre services and advanced high power computing. The procurement, which falls under the education industry category, has a contract value of £2,000,000. The submission period closes on 5th September 2022, with invitations for the second stage of the process set to be issued on 19th September 2022. This tender includes provisions for electronic submissions through the Public Contracts Scotland platform.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for businesses specialising in cloud services, high-performance computing, and data management solutions. Companies that are ISO 27001 certified and can demonstrate their technical and professional capabilities will have a competitive advantage. The project not only presents a chance for direct financial growth but also for contributing to community benefits, such as carbon footprint reduction and job creation in the region, thereby enhancing the overall business landscape around the Stirling area.

## Notice

The University of Stirling is looking for a contractor with experience in providing cloud based data centre services and advanced high power computing.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Forth Environmental Resilience Array (Forth-ERA) will create a living laboratory and provide environmental data and analytics for the Forth Valley region. We will facilitate world-leading scientific research, promote more efficient environmental management and regulation, and stimulate business innovation in support of Scotland's transition to a net zero carbon society.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL454790 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING |
| Locality | STIRLING |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK9 4LA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Stirling |
| Electoral ward | Stirling North |
| Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan |
| Delivery location | TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72317000 - Data storage services

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL454790

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL454790&idx=1
  27th July 2022 - 8476- App A - FIQ to SPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL454790&idx=2
  27th July 2022 - 8476- App A - FIQ to SPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL454790
  SIEC Data Centre - The University of Stirling is looking for a contractor with experience in providing cloud based data centre services and advanced high power computing.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=698949
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- http://www.stir.ac.uk/finance-office/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000698949
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=698949

## Provenance

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