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Call-off from the Technology Peripherals and Infrastructure Framework (SP-21-012) Lot 2

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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08 Aug 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, has completed a public procurement process for the supply of a flash array storage solution. This contract, entitled "Call-off from the Technology Peripherals and Infrastructure Framework (SP-21-012) Lot 2," falls under the Education sector and covers the provision of high-capacity storage infrastructure. The award—notably worth £1,082,047.50—was signed with Softcat Plc on 24th June 2025 as part of an open procedure. This public procurement effort seeks to deliver not just hardware but also installation and long-term support, ensuring integration with existing systems at the Glasgow-based university.

This contract presents significant opportunities for large-scale businesses specialised in technology infrastructure to showcase their capabilities and expand their market presence. Companies that offer competitive solutions in high-capacity data storage and have experience in educational institutions would be particularly well-suited to such tenders. Although this specific contract has been awarded, similar opportunities may arise, offering avenues for growth and collaboration with central purchasing bodies such as the University of Strathclyde.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Call-off from the Technology Peripherals and Infrastructure Framework (SP-21-012) Lot 2

Notice Description

The University of Strathclyde seeks to award a contract for a flash array storage solution to provide high-capacity storage, reliable support, and long-term scalability.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Strathclyde seeks to award a contract for a flash array storage solution to provide high-capacity storage, reliable support, and long-term scalability. The solution will provide hardware, installation and support, meet the University's data storage requirements and integrate with existing infrastructure.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional products and services by the Successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of products or services or as extensions of existing products and services. The Contracting Authority may at its entire discretion exercise this option.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000806881
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536636
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

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

42 - Industrial machinery

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

30233180 - Flash memory storage devices

42965000 - Information-processing equipment

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48810000 - Information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,082,047 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20259 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XU
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 East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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