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Virtualisation Infrastructure Servers and Storage

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Oct 2025 at 10:24

Tender

10 Jan 2025 at 09:14

Summary of the contracting process

Heriot-Watt University is conducting a public procurement process for a project titled "Virtualisation Infrastructure Servers and Storage" under the industry category of data services. This project has reached the award stage as of 13th October 2025, with Circle IT Solutions selected as the supplier. The procurement process follows an open procedure and is facilitated through the PCS-Tender platform. The contract encompasses the provision of a fully designed and supported virtual infrastructure, including hardware and software solutions. The delivery location is Heriot-Watt University's Riccarton Campus in Edinburgh, with an active contract signed on 9th June 2025. The procurement process was governed by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, ensuring compliance with legal and economic criteria.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in virtual infrastructure solutions. Companies with expertise in delivering comprehensive data services solutions, including virtualisation, hardware, and software, are well-suited to compete. With a contract value exceeding £352,000 and the potential for extension subject to performance, there is substantial incentive for large, financially stable businesses capable of meeting the turnover and insurance requirements. Involvement in this project could enhance a company's portfolio and strengthen its presence within the educational sector's procurement landscape, applying direct provision or as part of a consortium to leverage both capability and capacity if needed.

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Notice Title

Virtualisation Infrastructure Servers and Storage

Notice Description

The University wishes to procure a contractor who can provide a fully designed and supported Virtual Infrastructure, Hardware and Software solution.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University wishes to procure a contractor who can provide a fully designed and supported Virtual Infrastructure, Hardware and Software solution.

Renewal: The University reserves the right to extend the Agreement for two further 12 months periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continuation of the University's requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cedd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064662-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£352,328 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Richard Kinghorn
Contact Email
r.g.kinghorn@hw.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314513704

Buyer Location

Locality
RICCARTON, EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 4AP
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Pentland Hills
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIRCLE IT SOLUTIONS

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