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Award of Provision of Library Access and Distribution Switches

GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow Caledonian University has completed the procurement process for the provision of library access and distribution switches. This project falls under the Education category and aims to modernise the university's data infrastructure by upgrading the outdated distribution switches. Located in Glasgow, the procurement follows an open procedure method, and the contract has been awarded. The library switches project is valued at £122,541.83, with the associated award signed on 3rd April 2025, reflecting finalisation in the Award stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT and data infrastructure sectors, particularly those offering advanced connectivity solutions. Enterprises specialising in hardware distribution, network optimisation, and future-proof technology installations will find this contract attractive. Large-scale businesses like Insight, which has been selected as the supplier, demonstrate the type of organisations well-suited for such competitive bids, driving growth through contributing to prominent educational institutions like Glasgow Caledonian University.

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Notice Title

Award of Provision of Library Access and Distribution Switches

Notice Description

The University has identified a requirement for library access and distribution switches. The current distribution switches in the library are over 10 years old. Current technologies are requiring much faster connections than these switches can fully support. Upgrading the library data infrastructure future proofs for technology changes over the next 5-10 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has identified a requirement for library access and distribution switches. The current distribution switches in the library are over 10 years old. Current technologies are requiring much faster connections than these switches can fully support. Upgrading the library data infrastructure future proofs for technology changes over the next 5-10 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796452
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528407
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31214100 - Switches

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£122,541 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 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

INSIGHT

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528407
    Award of Provision of Library Access and Distribution Switches - The University has identified a requirement for library access and distribution switches. The current distribution switches in the library are over 10 years old. Current technologies are requiring much faster connections than these switches can fully support. Upgrading the library data infrastructure future proofs for technology changes over the next 5-10 years.

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