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Award of Provision of Replacement Servers with Direct Attached Storage (GCU)

GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Glasgow Caledonian University entails the "Award of Provision of Replacement Servers with Direct Attached Storage (GCU)". This falls under the education sector and the procurement classification CPV 48820000. The awarded contract, signed on 11th April 2025, involves the replacement of servers to ensure continued on-premises functionality alongside a cloud IT strategy. The procurement method employed is an open procedure. The contracting authority, Glasgow Caledonian University, is located in Glasgow, UKM82, with a key contact email at procurement@gcu.ac.uk and telephone +44 1413313578.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses in the IT hardware sector ready to supply cutting-edge server technology. Dell Corporation Limited, a large-scale IT supplier, successfully secured this contract, illustrating the significant potential for established providers to leverage their capabilities in public procurement. Companies with expertise in server provision and direct-attached storage solutions, especially those maintaining a balance between on-premises and cloud strategies, are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Award of Provision of Replacement Servers with Direct Attached Storage (GCU)

Notice Description

The University has identified a requirement for the replacement of servers with direct attached storage. While the IT strategy is to migrate key IT services to cloud where appropriate, replacement of ageing on-premise hardware is required to maintain existing services that remain on-premise.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has identified a requirement for the replacement of servers with direct attached storage. While the IT strategy is to migrate key IT services to cloud where appropriate, replacement of ageing on-premise hardware is required to maintain existing services that remain on-premise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796437
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528394
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48820000 - Servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£155,305 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Apr 202510 months 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
GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@gcu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413313578

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0BA
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
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELL

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528394
    Award of Provision of Replacement Servers with Direct Attached Storage (GCU) - The University has identified a requirement for the replacement of servers with direct attached storage. While the IT strategy is to migrate key IT services to cloud where appropriate, replacement of ageing on-premise hardware is required to maintain existing services that remain on-premise.

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