SIEC Data Centre

Concepts

• data storage
• siec data centre
• stirling
• environmental data
• data centre services
• environmental resilience array
• scientific research
• university of stirling
• business innovation
• efficient environmental management

Location

Description

The University of Stirling is looking for a contractor with experience in providing cloud based data centre services and advanced high power computing.

Total Quantity or Scope

The Forth Environmental Resilience Array (Forth-ERA) will create a living laboratory and provide environmental data and analytics for the Forth Valley region. We will facilitate world-leading scientific research, promote more efficient environmental management and regulation, and stimulate business innovation in support of Scotland’s transition to a net zero carbon society.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 72317000 - Data storage services

Indicators

• An E-Catalogue is required.
• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are not available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.
• Technical restrictions apply.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=698949. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: This is part of the larger Clack and Stirling City Deal Project. This will include but not limited to: Carbon Footprint Reduction evidence. Increase regional investment in research and development; Improve business density and allow creation of new jobs; Make the region prosperous, attractive to business and people, and ensure fair opportunities for all; Create skilled people who are confident and aspirational; Increase engagement and participation in the labour market from those identified as excluded, including women and girls, young people, people with disabilities, and those living in the most deprived communities in the region; Build regional supply chains and community wealth building, including through progressive procurement; Grow the national and international marketplace. (SC Ref:698949) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=698949