Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
NEUPC Ltd
NEUPC Ltd, Phoenix House, 3 South Parade
Leeds
LS1 5QX
UK
Contact person: Paul Eagleton
Telephone: +44 1133443958
E-mail: p.eagleton@neupc.ac.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://neupc.ac.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: www.delta-esourcing.com
I.1) Name and addresses
APUC (Advanced Procurement for Universities & Colleges)
APUC Limited, Unit 27,, Stirling Business Centre, Wellgreen
Stirling
FK8 2DZ
UK
E-mail: enquiries@apuc-scot.ac.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/
I.1) Name and addresses
North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium Ltd
Room 404, Crescent House, University of Salford
Salford
M5 4WT
UK
E-mail: mary.onabanjo@nwupc.ac.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/
I.1) Name and addresses
Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium
Reading Enterprise Centre,, The University of Reading, Earley Gate, Whiteknights Road
Reading
RG6 6BU
UK
E-mail: supc@reading.ac.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.supc.ac.uk/
I.1) Name and addresses
London Universities Purchasing Consortium
Shropshire House, Road, 179 Tottenham Court
LONDON
W1T 7NZ
UK
E-mail: enquiries@lupc.ac.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.lupc.ac.uk/
I.1) Name and addresses
HEPCW (Higher Education Purchasing Consortium, Wales)
8th Floor,, 30-36 Newport Road/Heol Casnewydd
Cardiff/Caerdydd
CF24 0DE
UK
E-mail: h.allaway@wales.ac.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.hepcw.ac.uk/
I.1) Name and addresses
Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC)
Procurement House, Unit 23, Leslie Hough Way
Salford,
M6 6AJ
UK
E-mail: s.gorst@thecpc.ac.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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
HE Framework for Supply, Installation and management of Data Centre Management equipment and Infrastructure (2024)
Reference number: ITS2009 NE
II.1.2) Main CPV code
31154000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
NEUPC has now awarded a framework agreement for the provision of Data Centre Management equipment & Infrastructure products and related services. (This opportunity was advertised but it is now closed and is now awarded.) The purpose of the Framework Agreement is to provide HE Institutions and Participating Consortia members with a framework for the Supply, Installation and management of Data Centre Management equipment and Infrastructure plus related Design and Consultancy. Products in scope include a range of data centre management equipment and infrastructure including but not limited to Uninterrupted Power Supplies (UPS), cooling equipment, generators, gas & fire suppression systems, power distribution units (PDU’s), blanking panels, caging. Any or all elements of the supply, Installation, and management of data centre equipment and Infrastructure may be bought via the framework.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
1.00
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31156000
31174000
31682510
31120000
50532300
51111200
31161200
42500000
45331230
42512000
45317300
50532400
51112000
31625100
35111500
44482000
45343210
51700000
72220000
72514100
39151100
44175000
71311300
44211100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The purpose of the awarded Framework Agreement is to provide Institutions and participating Consortia members with a framework for the Supply, Installation and management of Data Centre Management equipment and Infrastructure. Products in scope include a range of data centre management equipment and infrastructure items including but not limited to Uninterrupted Power Supplies (UPS), cooling equipment, generators, gas & fire suppression systems and power distribution units (PDU’s). Any or all elements of the supply, Installation, management and disposal of data centre equipment and Infrastructure may be bought via the framework. The scope includes provision of the following goods and services: Services in scope - Any or all elements of the supply, Installation, management and maintenance of Data Centre Management equipment and Infrastructure, including removal, relocation, recycling, refurbishment or disposal of Data Centre Management equipment and Infrastructure. Managed Services. Advice on related Sustainability & Energy efficiency and measurement. Carbon monitoring, energy usage monitoring and assistance with reporting on carbon reduction and scope 3. Provision of Modular and mobile data centre infrastructure, edge/micro data centre Infrastructure and infrastructure as part of modular or prefab units, containerised / pre-fab units. Data Centre related Design and or Consultancy services. Preventative maintenance, testing, regular and emergency maintenance of new or existing equipment and Infrastructure is also included. Management of power distribution units (PDUs), Computer room air conditioners (CRACs), and Data Centre building management systems (BMS). Data centre equipment efficiency and energy usage control and monitoring, data centre infrastructure management (DCIM) including the potential for cloud based DCIM systems, ensuring Data Centre management infrastructure operates effectively and efficiently. Data Centre Equipment in scope - Covering UPS, cooling equipment, generators, gas & fire suppression systems, PDUs plus consultancy, plus server & network racks, cabinets, blanking panels, lighting, back-up power, building management equipment. The framework will be made available to all members of participating consortia: their respective memberships (found by following the relevant links) are: http://www.neupc.ac.uk/our-members, https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members, https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members, http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members, http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/, http://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list and https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/. The framework will be for an initial period of two years, with the option for two further extension periods of twelve months each to a total period of four years.This agreement will be open to members and their partners regardless of whether or not they are to be defined as contracting authorities for the purpose of the PCR 2015. It is possible that some of the future call off contracts under this framework may be part funded from external streams, including European Union (EU) funding and (ERDF/ESF) and potentially other research bodies. All funding assessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by the named participants. North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium Ltd (NEUPC) is one of six UK Higher Education purchasing consortia established to deliver and manage a wide range of collaborative framework agreements designed to maximise third party expenditure within the higher education sector. Membership of the consortia may be subject to change due to strategic realignment or the inclusion of new members. This agreement will be open to members and their partners regardless of whether or not they are to be defined as contracting authorities for the purpose of the PCR 2015.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Management and Technical
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Marketing
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Supply and Delivery, Installation
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Sustainability and CSR
/ Weighting: 12.5
Quality criterion: Project Management
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Warranty and Support
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Scenario Question
/ Weighting: 12.5
Cost criterion: Price basket Appendix
/ Weighting: 30
Cost criterion: Framework Rate Card
/ Weighting: 50
Cost criterion: PRICING SCHEDULE for scenario
/ Weighting: 20
Cost criterion: Note the overall quality price split is 70% Quality / 30% Price
/ Weighting: 0
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Option to extend the Contract for up-to two periods of 12 months each. The Maximum Contract length is 48 months.
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
The Procurement was conducted via the Delta e-sourcing portal. Under no circumstances shall NEUPC incur any liability in respect of this ITT or any supporting documentation. NEUPC reserves the right to not proceed to Contract, or to cancel the Tender and will incur no Liability in doing so. (Framework now awarded).
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
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:
2023/S 000-031054
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: ITS2009 NE
Title: HE Framework for Supply, Installation and management of Data Centre Management equipment and Infrastructure (2024)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
09/02/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 8
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Advanced Power Technology Ltd
02486740
150 Main Street, West Yorkshire
Addingham
LS29 0LY
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
2BM Limited
04555159
Unit 33 Eldon Business Park, Eldon Road, Chilwell
Nottingham
NG9 6DZ
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Durata UK Ltd
08377119
2 Wilfred Whitfield Way, Tees AMP
Middlesbrough
TS2 1EN
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Keysource LTD
03663128
3, City Place, Beehive Ring Rd, Crawley
Gatwick
RH6 0HA
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sudlows Limited
02253701
The Darren Taylor Centre, Hollinwood Avenue, Chadderton
Oldham
OL9 8EE
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Upnorth Engineering Services Limited
04366405
Princesway, Princes Park, Tyne & Wear
Gateshead
NE11 0NF
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Workspace Technology Limited
05302612
Reddicap Trading Estate
Sutton Coldfield
B75 7BU
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
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:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted
Value or proportion likely to be subcontracted to third parties
Proportion: 10 %
Short description of the part of the contract to be subcontracted:
Various elements may be subcontracted
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
(This opportunity is now closed), The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
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VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
NEUPC LTD
Phoenix House, 3 South Parade
Leeds
LS1 5QX
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
18/03/2024