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Core Refresh Computer Requirements

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

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07 Mar 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority has successfully awarded a contract titled "Core Refresh Computer Requirements" in the industry category of public order and safety. This procurement process is related to the acquisition of additional Blade and Standalone servers, along with support and maintenance services, to enhance their existing Cisco UCS server environment. Located in Glasgow, the contract was signed on 21 February 2025, and the procurement method employed was an open procedure. The resulting contract, worth £642,365.75 GBP, falls under the deliverable goods category and has been classified under CPV code 48821000. The contract is active and will span three years, with an option to extend for up to two additional periods of twelve months each, at the sole discretion of the Authority.

This contract presents a valuable business growth opportunity for suppliers in the tech and IT service sectors, especially those specialising in server equipment and maintenance services. Given the contract's open procedure and substantial value, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as larger businesses with relevant qualifications, could find this tender particularly appealing. Akhter Computers Limited, a recognised SME, has been awarded this contract, demonstrating that the procurement environment is accessible to smaller enterprises competing alongside larger entities. Businesses capable of providing high-quality IT infrastructure and support services stand to benefit significantly from engaging in similar public procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Core Refresh Computer Requirements

Notice Description

The Scottish Police Authority has procured additional Blade and Standalone servers to complement its existing Cisco UCS server environment with provision of support and maintenance services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Police Authority has procured additional Blade and Standalone servers to complement its existing Cisco UCS server environment with provision of support and maintenance services.

Options: The contract shall be for a term of three (3) years with the option to extend the contract a further two (2) periods of up to twelve months of each period at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000792708
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525555
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48821000 - Network servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£642,365 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 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
SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Sandie Shaw
Contact Email
sandie.shaw@scotland.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1786895668

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G51 1DZ
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Govan
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AKHTER COMPUTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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