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NEUPC Ltd: HE Data Centre Equipment and Infrastructure Framework 2028

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Notice Summary
Title: HE Data Centre Equipment and Infrastructure Framework 2028
Notice type: UK1: Pipeline notice
Authority: NEUPC Ltd
Nature of contract: Supplies
Procedure: Above threshold - Open procedure
Short Description: 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. NEUPC wishes to develop a national framework agreement to service the requirements of UK Higher Education Institutions and Associate members for the supply of Data Centre equipment and infrastructure through the setting up of a Framework Agreement. The draft scope includes 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 would be intended to be able to be bought via the framework.
Published: 22/05/2026 15:11
UK1: Pipeline notice Published 22/05/2026

HE Data Centre Equipment and Infrastructure Framework 2028


Contracting authority




Contracting authority:

NEUPC Ltd


Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PVTM-8818-LTHQ


Address:


NEUPC Ltd, Phoenix House, 3 South Parade
Leeds
LS1 5QX
UK


Contact name:

Not provided


Email:

contracting@neupc.ac.uk


Telephone:

01133443958


Website:

https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/


Organisation type:

REGIONAL_AUTHORITY


Devolved regulations that apply:

None






Contracting authority:

APUC (Advanced Procurement for Universities & Colleges)


Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PHRN-2367-LPCV


Address:


Unit 27, Stirling Business Centre, Wellgreen
Stirling
FK8 2DZ
UK


Contact name:

Not provided


Email:

enquiries@apuc-scot.ac.uk


Telephone:

Not provided


Website:

https://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/tender


Organisation type:

REGIONAL_AUTHORITY


Devolved regulations that apply:

Scotland






Contracting authority:

LUPC (London Universities Purchasing Consortium)


Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PNVT-3763-LBZD


Address:


5th Floor, Pinnacle House, 23-26 St Dunstan's Hil
London
EC3R 8HN
UK


Contact name:

Not provided


Email:

enquiries@lupc.ac.uk


Telephone:

Not provided


Website:

https://www.lupc.ac.uk/suppliers/become-a-supplier/


Organisation type:

REGIONAL_AUTHORITY


Devolved regulations that apply:

None






Contracting authority:

NWUPC (North West Universities Purchasing Consortium)


Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PLZJ-2257-TGCV


Address:


Office 210, Salford Innovation Forum, 51 Frederick Road
Salford
M6 6FP
UK


Contact name:

Not provided


Email:

admin@nwupc.ac.uk


Telephone:

Not provided


Website:

https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/how-to-become-a-supplier-to-nwupc


Organisation type:

REGIONAL_AUTHORITY


Devolved regulations that apply:

None






Contracting authority:

SUPC (Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium)


Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PZZN-4928-CWMD


Address:


Reading Enterprise Centre, The University of Reading, Earley Gate, Whiteknights Road
Reading
RG6 6BU
UK


Contact name:

Not provided


Email:

supc@reading.ac.uk


Telephone:

Not provided


Website:

https://www.supc.ac.uk/become-a-supplier/


Organisation type:

REGIONAL_AUTHORITY


Devolved regulations that apply:

None






Contracting authority:

Crescent Purchasing Consortium


Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PZPR-8554-XHNX


Address:


Procurement House, Unit 23, Leslie Hough Way
Salford
M6 6AJ
UK


Contact name:

Not provided


Email:

helpdesk@thecpc.ac.uk


Telephone:

Not provided


Website:

https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/about


Organisation type:

REGIONAL_AUTHORITY


Devolved regulations that apply:

None




Procedure



Procedure type:


Open procedure





Preliminary market engagement conducted:

Not provided



Tenders received:

0


Tenders assessed:

0


Tenders from SMEs:

0


Tenders from VCSEs:

0




Special regime:


None



Scope



Title:

HE Data Centre Equipment and Infrastructure Framework 2028


Reference number:

ITS2013NE


Description:

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. NEUPC wishes to develop a national framework agreement to service the requirements of UK Higher Education Institutions and Associate members for the supply of Data Centre equipment and infrastructure through the setting up of a Framework Agreement. The draft scope includes 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 would be intended to be able to be bought via the framework.
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https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1038274474


Total value (estimated):


GBP 30,000,000 excluding VAT

GBP 36,000,000 including VAT



Contract dates (estimated):

14/02/2028 to 13/02/2030


Main category:

SUPPLIES


Additional procurement type:

Not provided


CPV classifications:


31120000 - Generators.

31156000 - Interruptible power supplies.

31161200 - Gas cooling systems.

31174000 - Power supply transformers.

31625100 - Fire-detection systems.

31682510 - Emergency power systems.

35111500 - Fire suppression system.

42512000 - Air-conditioning installations.

44175000 - Panels.

44211100 - Modular and portable buildings.

44482000 - Fire-protection devices.

45317300 - Electrical installation work of electrical distribution apparatus.

45331230 - Installation work of cooling equipment.

45343210 - CO2 fire-extinguishing equipment installation work.

50532300 - Repair and maintenance services of generators.

51111200 - Installation services of generators.

51112000 - Installation services of electricity distribution and control equipment.

51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment.

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services.

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services.

72514100 - Facilities management services involving computer operation.



Delivery regions:


UK - UNITED KINGDOM





Participation



Suitable for SMEs:

Yes


Suitable for VCSEs:

No



Submission



Publication date of tender notice (estimated):

01/06/2027



Other organisations


Not provided