Award

Data Storage Solution to support University Research Activities

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Heriot-Watt University, located in Edinburgh, has completed a procurement process for a data storage solution to support its research and operational needs. This contract falls under the industry category of Education and was awarded under the SUPC Framework Agreement 581593-2121 for Servers, Storage and Solutions. The limited procurement method did not require a prior call for competition, and the contract was awarded to PURE STORAGE UK LIMITED. The contract, valued at £269,428, was signed on 16th July 2025, marking the active stage of the procurement process focusing on the supply of goods.

This contract award presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in scalable and cost-effective data storage solutions. Such businesses, particularly those adept at serving large educational institutions, can expand their service offerings through engagement in similar procurement exercises. Companies operating at a large scale, like PURE STORAGE UK LIMITED, have a competitive edge in this sector, especially within the geographic confines of Edinburgh. The procurement process highlights a non-competitive approach, suggesting possibilities for businesses to target similar framework agreements for future tender opportunities.

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Notice Title

Data Storage Solution to support University Research Activities

Notice Description

The University is seeking a scalable, resilient, and cost-effective data storage solution to support its diverse and expanding research and operational requirements. This is a Contract Award notice following a procurement exercise against Lot 2 of the SUPC Framework Agreement 581593-2121- Servers, Storage and Solutions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is seeking a scalable, resilient, and cost-effective data storage solution to support its diverse and expanding research and operational requirements. This is a Contract Award notice following a procurement exercise against Lot 2 of the SUPC Framework Agreement 581593-2121- Servers, Storage and Solutions.. This is a Contract Award notice following a procurement exercise against Lot 2 of the SUPC Framework Agreement 581593-2121- Servers, Storage and Solutions.

Procurement Information

This is a Contract Award notice following a procurement exercise against Lot 2 of the SUPC Framework Agreement 581593-2121- Servers, Storage and Solutions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000805584
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535608
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£269,428 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20257 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
HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Richard Kinghorn
Contact Email
r.g.kinghorn@hw.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314513704

Buyer Location

Locality
RICCARTON, EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 4AP
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
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

PURE STORAGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535608
    Data Storage Solution to support University Research Activities - The University is seeking a scalable, resilient, and cost-effective data storage solution to support its diverse and expanding research and operational requirements. This is a Contract Award notice following a procurement exercise against Lot 2 of the SUPC Framework Agreement 581593-2121- Servers, Storage and Solutions.

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