UK Research & Innovation · Awarded contract

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Upgrade of HPC Facilities at Daresbury Laboratory C-Block

Awarded 23 Feb 2021

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Awarded23 Feb 2021

Value£1,136,505.12

SupplierKeysource Ltd

AgencyUK Research & Innovation

RegionNorth West

CategoryIT & Software

Ended 5y 3mo ago5mo term

Awarded 23 Feb 2021Expired 30 July 2021

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UK Research & Innovation awarded a contract to Keysource Ltd for the delivery of safety, maintenance, electrical, and digital infrastructure works for Daresbury Laboratory's High Performance Computing facilities within C-block.

The scope included a new fire suppression system, chiller water loop works, plant room UPS unit replacement, new aircon units, containment unit improvements, and replacement of existing aircon with modernised efficient units.

The contract was awarded via the 'Ranked Award' process through the NEUPC framework: 'HE Framework for the Supply, Installation and Management of Data Centre Management Equipment and Infrastructure (2019)' - ITS2005 NE, with a value of AUD 1,136,505.12.

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