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Network Infastructure Upgrade

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of Scotland has completed the procurement process for the "Network Infrastructure Upgrade" project, categorised under IT goods. This tender is aimed at upgrading the University's IT infrastructure network across its Paisley campus located in Renfrewshire, UKM83. The procurement followed an open procedure, and the key contract award notice was published on 4th December 2024, with the contract being signed on 3rd December 2024. Stone Technologies Ltd, trading as Stone Group, has been awarded the contract valued at GBP 1,178,321.07.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT infrastructure and networking hardware to engage in public sector projects, potentially leading to long-term partnerships and growth in the educational sector. Businesses with experience in large-scale IT projects and the capacity to deliver comprehensive network upgrades would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Partnering with educational institutions like the University of the West of Scotland can enhance reputation and provide a steady stream of work.

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Notice Title

Network Infastructure Upgrade

Notice Description

The main scope of this contract is to procure IT networking hardware plus associated services to upgrade the IT infrastructure Network throughout the University.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is project is an upgrade to the University IT network infrastructure to increase resilience and security.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000784890
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519554
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,178,321 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 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 THE WEST OF SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@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

STONE TECHNOLOGIES LTD TRADING AS STONE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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