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NSS00623 Data centre

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)

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14 Jul 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), for the project titled "NSS00623 Data centre," which focuses on delivering 7 campus cross connects and 2 standard cross connects. This contract fits within the health industry category and is located in Edinburgh. The tender status is noted as complete and falls under the procurement stage of Contract Award. The procurement utilised an open procedure and was part of the SP–18–027 Scottish Government Cloud Services Framework. The contract was signed on 20th July 2023, with a total value of £224,057.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale suppliers in the technology and cloud services sector. With the buyer being a central purchasing body within the public health sector, this creates an excellent opportunity for businesses that specialise in data centre products and services to establish themselves as suppliers. Given its completion within an open procedure, businesses with capabilities in cross-connects and data-related services would be well-suited to participate and compete in similar future contracts. This process highlights the potential for competitive large enterprises like Pulsant, which was awarded the contract, to expand their market presence and contribute to governmental technological advancements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NSS00623 Data centre

Notice Description

7 campus cross connects, 2 standard cross connects

Lot Information

Lot 1

7 campus cross connects, 2 standard cross connects

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000804237
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534578
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
£224,057 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20232 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
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nss.procurementeam@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312756000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PULSANT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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