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title: "Mary Somerville Data Centre (MSDC) Migration & Heat Rejection Works - Principal Contractor"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000795506"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2025-04-08"
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# Mary Somerville Data Centre (MSDC) Migration & Heat Rejection Works - Principal Contractor

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000795506

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has successfully awarded a contract for the Mary Somerville Data Centre (MSDC) Migration & Heat Rejection Works. This project encompasses the relocation of data services from the Advanced Compute Facility at Easter Bush campus to the Mary Somerville Data Centre at Kings Building Campus, including new mechanical and electrical infrastructure. The contract valued at £4,950,795.71 was awarded to FES Support Services Ltd and signed on 31 January 2025. The tender process was initiated via an open procedure and is classified under the industry category 'works'. The procurement falls under the Construction Works and Associated Services Framework (Lot 1.1.4) led by Crown Commercial Services, covering all of Scotland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in mechanical and electrical infrastructure, IT equipment migration, and data centre operations. Large enterprises providing comprehensive construction and data services support would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The successful completion of this project at the University of Edinburgh showcases the potential for business growth through participation in significant public infrastructure projects within the educational sector, promoting the expansion of service capabilities and client portfolios.

## Notice

Mary Somerville Data Centre (MSDC) Migration & Heat Rejection Works - Principal Contractor. Relocation of data services, (hosted at the Advanced Compute Facility (ACF), Easter Bush campus), to the Mary Somerville Data Centre (MSDC) at Kings Building Campus. The migration and expansion provides all new mechanical and electrical infrastructure (power and cooling) alongside the migration of IS equipment.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a call off contract via Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement RM6088 Construction Works and Associated Services, Lot 1.1.4: Building Works & Minor Associated Civil Engineering Works & Servs-Scotland. Mary Somerville Data Centre (MSDC) Migration & Heat Rejection Works - Principal Contractor. Relocation of data services, (hosted at the Advanced Compute Facility (ACF), Easter Bush campus), to the Mary Somerville Data Centre (MSDC) at Kings Building Campus. The migration and expansion provides all new mechanical and electrical infrastructure (power and cooling) alongside the migration of IS equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527903 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,950,795 |

## 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 | FES SUPPORT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527903

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527903
  Mary Somerville Data Centre (MSDC) Migration & Heat Rejection Works - Principal Contractor - Mary Somerville Data Centre (MSDC) Migration & Heat Rejection Works - Principal Contractor. Relocation of data services, (hosted at the Advanced Compute Facility (ACF), Easter Bush campus), to the Mary Somerville Data Centre (MSDC) at Kings Building Campus. The migration and expansion provides all new mechanical and electrical infrastructure (power and cooling) alongside the migration of IS equipment.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000795506

## Provenance

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