Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Coventry University
Priory Street
Coventry
CV15FB
Telephone
+44 2477658021
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKG33 - Coventry
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
STRATEGIC INFRASTRUCTURE AND CO-LOCATION EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Reference number
FRAM-1499-25-TH
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Coventry University Group is seeking to align with an exclusive infrastructure and technical services partner with a proven track record of delivering innovative and sustainable solutions that drive growth and create lasting value for our business. The selected partner will provide comprehensive support to enhance our digital capabilities and help achieve business goals over the next five years. The contract term will be a five plus five year total contract term.
The partner will act as an extension of our digital infrastructure teams, supporting and leading the successful realisation of cutting-edge digital projects. Specifically, the partnership will focus on:
• Co-design, implementation, and ongoing co-hosting of IT infrastructure, including:
• Co-Location Datacentre Services.
• Servers and storage solutions.
• Network infrastructure (LAN, WAN, etc.).
• Cloud integration and services.
• Disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
• Security solutions (firewalls, intrusion detection, etc.).
• Infrastructure monitoring and management tools.
• Proactive maintenance and support for all infrastructure components.
• Technical expertise and guidance on infrastructure optimisation and future planning.
• Professional services available for specific technical disciplines and domains.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £25,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 30211100 - Super computer
- 30233000 - Media storage and reader devices
- 30234000 - Storage media
- 48782000 - Storage management software package
- 48820000 - Servers
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Coventry University Group is seeking to align with an exclusive infrastructure and technical services partner with a proven track record of delivering innovative and sustainable solutions that drive growth and create lasting value for our business. The selected partner will provide comprehensive support to enhance our digital capabilities and help achieve business goals over the next five years.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2025/S 000-004603
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
FRAM-1499-25-TH
Title
STRATEGIC INFRASTRUCTURE AND CO-LOCATION EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CDW Ltd
3rd Floor One New Change
Lond
EC4M 9AF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
02465350
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £25,000,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Coventry University
Coventry
CV1 5AQ
Country
United Kingdom