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Award of Further Competition for the Provision of Network Infrastructure Refresh (BC - IT Refresh...

BORDERS COLLEGE

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23 Jun 2025 at 10:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Award of Further Competition for the Provision of Network Infrastructure Refresh" has been facilitated by Borders College, located at the Scottish Borders Campus in Galashiels. This tender, classified under the industry category of goods, specifically involves network equipment and infrastructure. The procurement has reached the award stage as of 23rd June 2025. European Electronique Ltd, based in Eynsham, has been awarded the contract valued at £255,032.29. This project is part of the Higher Education Networking Supply Services 2 (HENSS2) Framework Agreement, under Lot 3, with no specific tender period mentioned.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth to businesses specialising in network infrastructure and related services. Companies with expertise in IT infrastructure, particularly those accustomed to operating within framework agreements similar to HENSS2, would find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. The participation of four bidders indicates a competitive process, highlighting the demand for qualified suppliers in this industry. Successful involvement in such projects could enhance market presence and establish valuable relationships within the higher education sector.

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Notice Title

Award of Further Competition for the Provision of Network Infrastructure Refresh (BC - IT Refresh...

Notice Description

The College is seeking a Contractor for the provision of network infrastructure refresh under Lot 3 of the Higher Education Networking Supply Services 2 (HENSS2) Framework Agreement (ITS2008NE).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000783908
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533062
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32420000 - Network equipment

32424000 - Network infrastructure

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£255,032 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BORDERS COLLEGE
Additional Buyers

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR

FIFE COUNCIL

FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE

HANOVER (SCOTLAND) HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE

Contact Name
ARE AD&D, CEX, Finance and Procurement, Procurement, Property & Facilities Management, Property Services
Contact Email
alan.ross@fife.gov.uk, amanda.mackenzie@cne-siar.gov.uk, david.moar@aberdeenshire.gov.uk, kelly.fallon@ros.gov.uk, procurement@forthvalley.ac.uk, tstevens@hanover.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1314793610, +44 1315577453, +44 1324403000, +44 1382386810, +44 1738475000, +44 1851600501, +44 3451550000, +44 412425466, +44 8700505152, 01467538319

Buyer Location

Locality
STORNOWAY
Postcode
HS1 2BW
Post Town
Outer Hebrides
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Galashiels and District
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
14
Supplier Names

ACE TAXIS PERTH

BELL GROUP

E. A. ELLISON

EUROPEAN ELECTRONIQUE

HARVEY NASH

LORIEN RESOURCING

NBS ENTERPRISES

OLM SYSTEMS

PROMOTE YOUR SCHOOL

R DAVIDSON JOINERS & BUILDERS

RICHARD IRVIN FM

VALUATION OFFICE AGENCY

VENESKY BROWN

WATERS

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