Server and Switch Maintenance

Notice Information

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Notice Title

Server and Switch Maintenance

Notice Description

This Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency (VEAT) notice relates to the renewal of the Provision of Server and Switch Maintenance at the University of Strathclyde. The estimated value of the contract across a 12-month period is GBP 37000, exclusive of VAT. The Contract is anticipated to commence on or after 27/07/2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for hardware and maintenance for bespoke HPE equipment that is no longer covered by manufacturer warranty. It will include delivery of parts, as well as installation and service of parts if required by a qualified technician.

Procurement Information

The University requires hardware maintenance and break-fix support services for its existing HPE infrastructure estate. These services are currently provided by Park Place Technologies and are essential to maintaining the availability, performance, and reliability of critical IT systems. Park Place Technologies has established knowledge of the University's HPE environment and support requirements. Continuity of service is required to ensure uninterrupted maintenance coverage and minimise operational risk. A change of provider would require a significant transition period, including asset verification, onboarding, and the establishment of new support arrangements, creating a risk of service disruption and gaps in support for critical infrastructure. The University has tested the market previously via competition and verified Park Place Technologies offers value for money. The University has therefore determined that competition is absent for technical reasons and that the continued provision of these services by Park Place Technologies is necessary to ensure service continuity and avoid disproportionate technical and operational risks. As such, this contract shall be awarded under Regulation 33(1)(b)(ii), as the University intends to award this public contract following the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice on the basis that competition is absent for technical reasons.

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06be89
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060484-2026
Current Stage: Award
All Stages: Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: Award Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Limited
Procurement Method Details: Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

51 - Installation services (except software)

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

CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

51611100 - Hardware installation services

72222300 - Information technology services

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: £37,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 24 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period: Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
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: G1 1XU
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: TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority: Glasgow City
Electoral Ward: Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency: Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers: 1
Supplier Name: PARK PLACE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

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