Renewal of support for Locksbrook data centre
BATH SPA UNIVERSITYEstimated Value
£36,150 – £0
Deadline
4 March 2025
Published
9 June 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
LR data centre support renewal
AI Analysis
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This contract is for continuing support services at the Locksbrook data centre. The government needs to renew an existing support arrangement to keep the data centre running smoothly, covering maintenance, technical support, and operational management.
Requirements
- No specific requirements listed in the notice — check the full tender documents for qualifications, certifications, security clearances, and technical competencies required.
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Provide ongoing technical support and maintenance for Locksbrook data centre operations
- Ensure continuity of existing support services during contract renewal period
- Maintain data centre availability and performance standards
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a 'renewal' contract — the work is already running, so look for what the current service levels and standards are. The tender documents should reference the existing contract terms you need to maintain or improve.
- 2Data centre support is technical work. Identify whether you need expertise in cooling systems, power distribution, network infrastructure, security, or general facilities management — or a combination of all.
- 3Check the contract value and duration carefully. Renewals sometimes have automatic extension clauses that affect your pricing and commitment strategy.
- 4Look for any performance metrics or SLAs (Service Level Agreements) — these define what 'support' actually means (e.g., 99.9% uptime, 4-hour response times for faults).
- 5Data centres often have security requirements. Check if you need ISO 27001 certification, ITIL qualifications, or security vetting for your staff.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're not a data centre specialist, consider teaming up with a larger facilities or IT support company as a subcontractor. You could handle non-technical elements like security, cleaning, or administration.
- Renewal contracts are often easier to bid than new ones — contact the current service provider or other bidders informally to understand what the 'as-is' baseline looks like, then price accordingly.
- Emphasize business continuity and zero disruption in your bid. Highlight your change management processes and how you'll transition without downtime — this is usually what matters most in a renewal.
Award Details
MTI Technology Limited
£36,150
Likely incumbents
Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.
- 1
Academia Ltd
1 contract wonlatest 27 Jul 2026ends 30 Jun 2029£72,000
total awarded
- 2
ANS Group Ltd
1 contract wonlatest 18 Jun 2025ends 17 Jun 2026£82,500
total awarded
- 3
MTI Technology Limited
1 contract wonlatest 9 May 2024ends 14 Jun 2025£61,270
total awarded
Academia Ltd is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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BATH SPA UNIVERSITYKey Dates
Published
9 June 2026
Submission deadline
4 March 2025
Renewal expected40% confident
May 2028
Predicted using median duration of UK contracts in the same CPV division (35 months from contract start date → renewal expected by May 2028).
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