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GB-Glasgow: WAN and MIA circuits, including DDoS

STUDENT LOANS COMPANY

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "GB-Glasgow: WAN and MIA circuits, including DDoS" has been managed by the Student Loans Company based in Glasgow, UK. This contract, classified under the telecommunications network industry category, involves extension modifications that have increased its value by £504,856.79. The contract period has been extended until 26 March 2027. The procurement has gone through various updates and modifications, notably on 28 April 2026, with the contract originally starting on 14 March 2023. The procurement stage is marked as complete and the initial tender period concluded on 13 March 2023. The purchasing entity, Student Loans Company, operates from Glasgow, and their contact is Olga Chernick.

This tender offers opportunities for large companies, particularly those providing high-capacity telecommunications services, due to its requirements for WAN and MIA circuits with DDoS protection. Although small and voluntary community sector enterprises may find it challenging to compete in this market, larger suppliers with expertise in dedicated cloud connectivity and data services can leverage the contract values and modifications for substantial business growth. The procurement method details have not been specified, but involvement in servicing telecommunications infrastructure in Scotland could be pivotal for suitable businesses. Companies like Supplier VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS, already contracted, demonstrate the competencies needed to succeed in such opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Glasgow: WAN and MIA circuits, including DDoS

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 28 April 2026 for the following reason: Contract Modification details: Call-Off Contract Extension to the existing contract for a further period of one (1) Year, until 26 March 2027 , via contract Variation 007. Total Value of the 12 months contract extension is PS504,856.79 Variation 008 Oracle Cloud Connectivity 28/04/2026 - 26/03/2027 PS40,972.33 Variation 009 DEDICATED HIGH-CAPACITY SERVICES 28/04/2026 - 26/03/2027 PS56,833.33(Data Services: WAN and MIA circuits, including DDoS)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f324d78c-5e05-407c-9771-0359dc57bafc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a872e5d-fa51-46bf-ae9c-f27563724815
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32412100 - Telecommunications network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,310,685 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,310,685 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20233 years ago
Contract Period
14 Mar 2023 - 13 Mar 2026 3-4 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
Post Town
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUPPLIER VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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