Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
University of Sunderland
5th Floor Edinburgh Building, Chester Road
Sunderland
SR1 3SD
UK
E-mail: tenders@sunderland.ac.uk
NUTS: UKC23
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.sunderland.ac.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Cloud Data Centre Managed Service Provider for the University of Sunderland
Reference number: UoS/Cloud Data Centre/1023
II.1.2) Main CPV code
72222300
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
AWARDEDThe University of Sunderland and its subsidiaries are looking to appoint a Cloud Data Centre Managed Service Provider, to continue to provide the University cloud data centre services. Commencing November 2024 to November 2027 (with up to 2 x 1-year extensions taking it to a possible November 2029 contract). By expressing your interest in the tender through InTend you will be given access to all the tender documents which outline the requirements and relevant dates, essential information, and what is required.Closing date for submission of tenders responses is - 12 noon - 19 April 2024
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
6 250 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
72000000
72253200
72222300
72611000
72267100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC23
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
AWARDEDThe University of Sunderland and its subsidiaries are looking to appoint a Cloud Data Centre Managed Service Provider, commencing November 2024 to November 2027 (with up to 2 x 1-year extensions taking it to a possible November 2029 contract). The anticipated value of the Services is approximately £4,166,666 excluding VAT.For the purpose of this tender award and any subsequent services which may be connected with the original award, we reserve the right to spend a further 50% (up to £6,249,999 excluding VAT) of the anticipated spend subject to changes in University requirements or changes to legislation. There are no guarantees on spend levels.By expressing your interest in the tender through InTend you will be given access to all the tender documents which outline the requirements and relevant dates, essential information, and what is required.Closing date for submission of tenders responses is - 12 noon - 19 April 2024
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional information
Any commissions under this contract or framework maybe subject to external funding from bodies such as DfE, Arts Council, Heritage Lottery Fund, LEP, etc., and the successful suppliers will be expected to work with the University on any funding applications where appropriate. This list of funding bodies is not exhaustive.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2024/S 000-008813
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: UoS/Cloud Data Centre/1023
Title: Cloud Data Centre Managed Service Provider for the University of Sunderland
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/06/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ANS Group Limited
03176761
Synergy House
Manchester Science Park
M15 6SY
UK
NUTS: UKC23
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 6 250 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
University of Sunderland
Procurement, 5th Floor, Edinburgh Building, Chester Road
Sunderland
SR1 3SD
UK
E-mail: tenders@sunderland.ac.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.sunderland.ac.uk
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
University of Sunderland, Legal Services
4th Floor, Edinburgh Building, Chester Road
Sunderland
SR1 3SD
UK
E-mail: legal@sunderland.ac.uk
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
25/06/2024