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Virtualisation Infrastructure Servers and Storage

Heriot-Watt University

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Oct 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

10 Jan 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Heriot-Watt University is seeking to procure a contractor to provide a fully designed and supported Virtual Infrastructure, Hardware and Software solution. The procurement process, titled "Virtualisation Infrastructure Servers and Storage," falls under the Education industry category and will take place at the university's Riccarton Campus in Edinburgh. This open procedure tender is currently in the tender stage, with a tender period ending on 14th February 2025. The anticipated award period begins on the same day. The key contact for this procurement is Richard Kinghorn. The project, identified by the tender ID HWU-UK-2425-093-00, has an estimated value of £750,000.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for technology and infrastructure-focused businesses, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive virtual infrastructure solutions. Companies with strong technical competencies, supported by robust financial records, will find this tender particularly attractive. The procurement process demands businesses with a minimum yearly turnover of £1,500,000 over the last two years and the ability to provide substantial insurance coverage. Additionally, the use of electronic submissions and compliance with specific economic and financial standards creates an advantageous environment for established firms ready to support the institution's infrastructure needs while fostering business growth through a significant and long-term contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Virtualisation Infrastructure Servers and Storage

Notice Description

The University wishes to procure a contractor who can provide a fully designed and supported Virtual Infrastructure, Hardware and Software solution.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University wishes to procure a contractor who can provide a fully designed and supported Virtual Infrastructure, Hardware and Software solution.

Renewal: The University reserves the right to extend the Agreement for two further 12 months periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continuation of the University's requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000787317
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541284
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£352,328 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20251 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
Heriot-Watt University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICCARTON, EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 4AP
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Pentland Hills
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Circle IT Solutions

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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