Award

Planned Maintenance and Reactive service for the Uninterrupted Power Supply

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

11 Aug 2025 at 15:32

Tender

21 May 2025 at 15:11

Planning

28 Apr 2025 at 14:29

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of Scotland, based in Paisley, has completed a procurement process titled "Planned Maintenance and Reactive Service for the Uninterrupted Power Supply." This contract, associated with the maintenance and repair of IT equipment, falls under the services category within the CPV code 50312600. The procurement process has reached the award stage, and the contract was signed on 18th July 2025. The solicitation was conducted through an open procedure, ensuring transparency and broad participation. The contract's active status indicates the successful engagement of Sword IT Solutions Ltd to provide the required services at the University's campuses, as delineated in their commitment involving ongoing maintenance and reactive repair capabilities, including emergency services outside of business hours.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for service-oriented enterprises, particularly those equipped with specialised knowledge and capabilities in handling uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) and associated maintenance requirements. Businesses with a robust track record in quality service provision, proven experience, and those holding necessary certifications to access specialised parts and equipment, are well-positioned to benefit. Companies that can ensure timely service and demonstrate economic stability through past performance are ideal candidates for similar opportunities, offering avenues for growth by establishing themselves as reliable suppliers within the education sector.

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Notice Title

Planned Maintenance and Reactive service for the Uninterrupted Power Supply

Notice Description

The University has a requirement to contract for planned servicing of the uninterrupted power supply to the University.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has a requirement to contract for planned servicing of the uninterrupted power supply to the University. Two services per annum shall be required each year with a full-service report to be submitted following each visit The contract shall also include for reactive repair works for faults and an emergency out of hours service To comply with equipment warranty, the successful contractor must be fully factory trained and certified by AEC and have access to AEC spare parts.

Options: The University reserves the right to add options for additional purchases in line with Regulation 72 of the The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal: 12 month optional extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05088d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047759-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50312600 - Maintenance and repair of information technology equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£105,264 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
15 May 2025Expired
Award Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
48 months from award, dependent on performance of the contract

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jen.robertson@uws.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1418483110

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 2BE
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley Northwest
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWORD IT SOLUTIONS

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