---
title: "UPS System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000762646"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2024-05-07"
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# UPS System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000762646

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## Summary

The University Of Edinburgh completed a tender process for the purchase of the UPS System. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication. The University required additional power capacity for its data centre expansion project. The main procurement category was goods, and the contract with a value of 90,670 GBP was signed on 21st March 2024, lasting for 15 months. The contractor for this project is Kohler Uninterruptible Power.

This tender by the University Of Edinburgh presents an opportunity for suppliers of UPS systems and related services to engage in business growth. Businesses in the power supply equipment sector, especially those with experience in data centre installations and uninterruptible power supply systems, would be well-suited to compete for such contracts. The procurement process is part of a critical project for the University, highlighting the potential for long-term collaboration and future business opportunities in the education sector.

## Notice

There is a requirement to purchase the power capacity (UPS) for the University of Edinburgh.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

There is a requirement to purchase the power capacity (UPS) as part of a project to expand one of the University's data centres. This UPS capacity will also provide additional hosting capacity for any future expansion which may be required.. As this was an NCA there was no evaluation involved regarding quality however, the system does not allow for no quality % to be inserted.

### Procurement Information

Purchase of this UPS Kit is critical service to the University. The University are working on a project to extend the capacity of the main ISG data centre - The Mary Somerville datacentre at Kings Buildings. This expansion will create the capacity which will allow ISG High Performance Supercomputing (HPC) equipment to be moved from the Advanced Compute Facility at Easter Bush, which is necessary to create the space for the large government investment at the ACF. Due to historic similar requirements, there is an opportunity to expand the existing Kohler hardware. Engaging and working alongside two different suppliers will prove difficult in terms of interoperability or disproportionate technical difficulties in operation and maintenance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY504644 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £90,670 |

## 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 | KOHLER UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30230000 - Computer-related equipment

## Release History

- 7 May 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY504644

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY504644
  UPS System - There is a requirement to purchase the power capacity (UPS) for the University of Edinburgh.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000762646
- https://www.ed.ac.uk

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