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Infrastructure Storage Refresh

Student Loans Company

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jan 2026 at 08:32

Award Notice
Planning

04 Jul 2025 at 09:02

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

02 Jul 2025 at 08:07

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

01 Jul 2025 at 09:18

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Infrastructure Storage Refresh" involved the Student Loans Company Limited, located at 100 Bothwell Street, Glasgow, Scotland. The contract aimed to replace outdated Infrastructure Storage Hardware, maintaining consistency with the existing IBM hardware due to technical and financial considerations. This process was executed using an open procedure above the threshold, valued at £1,214,464. The procurement concluded with an award stage on 15th January 2026, following a competitive bid process that ended on 23rd October 2025. The contract commenced on 8th December 2025 and is scheduled to last until 7th December 2030. The CPV classification was "Data-processing machines (hardware)" with the postal delivery area specified as G5 8DF.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the data-processing and IT infrastructure sectors, particularly those specialising in IBM hardware solutions. It highlights growth potential for suppliers experienced in maintaining and supporting IBM systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), were considered suitable to participate in the tender, offering an inclusive approach that encourages broader competition. Engaging with such tenders can amplify a company’s credentials in handling high-value, long-term IT infrastructure projects, thus bolstering their market position.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Infrastructure Storage Refresh

Notice Description

This was a re-procurement to replace Infrastructure Storage Hardware which had been classed as end of life. The current Infrastructure Storage requirement was obtained via a competitive tender by SLC reference 2019-SLC-032. The hardware supplied was manufactured by IBM. As the SLC estate currently has IBM equipment throughout to move away from this manufacturer would take both a vast investment both time and money. Therefore, for technical and financial reasons, the equipment specification required continue with IBM.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-45ef3917-a99c-4dbc-bdbe-de53f383cf3a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdbe2e8f-f2cb-4172-bcbc-5a7aa66b0558
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)

30233100 - Computer storage units

48822000 - Computer servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,214,464 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,214,464 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
4 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 7 Dec 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Student Loans Company
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 7JD
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Specialist Computer Centres PLC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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