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PPE Ref 6720 Direct Award Hardware To Support The Upgrade Of The University's Load Balancers

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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18 Dec 2020 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has recently completed a public procurement process for the direct award of hardware to support the upgrade of the university's load balancers, referenced as PPE 6720. This procurement, classified under the education sector, took place in Glasgow, UK. The contract, valued at £326,921.56, was signed on 17th December 2020 and utilised a limited procurement method without prior publication, justified by the urgency of securing pricing before Brexit. The tender process primarily involved a single supplier, Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, given the direct award nature of the procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the technology and educational equipment sector, particularly those that can provide high-quality hardware solutions. Firms that can deliver cutting-edge technology products related to load balancing and networking are well-positioned to compete in future bids with similar frameworks. Additionally, companies with the capability to fulfil immediate requirements in educational institutions may also find alignment with the procurement needs of the University of Glasgow and other academic entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PPE Ref 6720 Direct Award Hardware To Support The Upgrade Of The University's Load Balancers

Notice Description

PPE Ref 6720 Direct Award Hardware To Support The Upgrade Of The University's Load Balancers

Lot Information

Lot 1

PPE Ref 6720 Direct Award Hardware To Support The Upgrade Of The University's Load Balancers FRAMEWORK CCS RM6068 TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES LOT 2 Direct award against RM6068 Lot 2 for urgency in order to secure pricing pre BREXIT.

Procurement Information

Direct award against RM6068 Lot 2 for urgency in order to secure pricing pre BREXIT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000639571
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402672
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£326,921 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
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
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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