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Award

14 Nov 2024 at 00:00

Tender

07 Feb 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of St Andrews has concluded the public procurement process for the design and manufacture of Safepoint Desks. This tender falls under the education sector and was executed within the region of St Andrews, UK (UKM72). The procurement reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 30th October 2024. The total contract value is £378,799.6 GBP, and Paneltech Industries Ltd has been awarded the contract. Key project dates include the tender period ending on 11th March 2024, followed by the award period starting immediately after. The Safepoint Desks are a crucial component of the SafePod Network, facilitating secure data access for researchers.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those in the furniture manufacturing or technology integration sectors. The Safepoint Desks project aims to provide scalable, cost-effective solutions for data security and access, which will be increasingly in demand. Companies with strong capabilities in producing specialised desks, integrating IT systems securely, and offering custom solutions tailored to strict security standards would find this tender particularly well-suited to their strengths. This also opens the potential for future collaborations with academic institutions seeking similar security solutions.

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Notice Title

University of St Andrews: Design & Manufacture of Safepoint Desks

Notice Description

Design and Manufacture of Safepoint Desks. A SafePoint is an approved room containing a SafePoint Desk which allows a researcher to access and analyse data. It is a low cost and scalable solution for data access and will become a new service offered by the SafePod Network. For more information about the SafePod Network visit www.safepodnetwork.ac.uk.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Design and Manufacture of Safepoint Desks including delivery and installation. It is anticipated that the requirement will be for c.40 no. desks. A SafePoint is an approved room containing a SafePoint Desk which allows a researcher to access and analyse data. It is a low cost and scalable solution for data access and will become a new service offered by the SafePod Network. For more information about the SafePod Network visit www.safepodnetwork.ac.uk. A SafePoint Desk houses the SafePod Network IT system securely and includes a CCTV camera, EyeCube (switches off the monitor when no motion is detected at the desk) and dual monitors. It includes a screen barrier to prevent oversight risk of the desk and provides adjustments for researcher comfort and accessibility. A SafePoint Desk would typically be placed in the corner of a room. The walls in the corner of the room will form a natural barrier on two sides to create a four-wall enclosure with an entrance and exit point on the opposite side to the room walls. Security policies will govern the SafePoint Desk and the room that it is located. Please see ITT (Invitation to Tender) for full details and specification.. All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000757044
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518338
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£378,799 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20241 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of St Andrews
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GUARDBRIDGE
Postcode
KY16 0US
Postcode Area
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Tay Bridgehead
Westminster Constituency
North East Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Paneltech Industries Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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