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Direct Award of PURCH2743 for the Provision of Support & Maintenance of 5G Test Bed

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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13 Aug 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow, located in Glasgow, Scotland, has concluded a public procurement process titled "Direct Award of PURCH2743 for the Provision of Support & Maintenance of 5G Test Bed." This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically focused on education, and is conducted according to the open procedure method, a key solution for transparency in acquisitions. The procurement, which has been finalized and marked completed, involves a direct award from the Crown Commercial Service Framework Agreement RM6116 Network Services 3, Lot3a, with total contract value of £205,610. The contract was signed on 24th July 2025.

There are substantial opportunities for businesses in the technology and communications services sector to leverage this tender to enhance business growth, particularly SMEs, which are well-suited due to proven success in the procurement process. The award to North PB Ltd, a small and medium enterprise, underscores the opportunities available for agile and innovative companies within the market of telecommunications infrastructure support and 5G network solutions. Such tenders present an opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in high-tech and educational service domains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Direct Award of PURCH2743 for the Provision of Support & Maintenance of 5G Test Bed

Notice Description

Direct Award of PURCH2743 for the Provision of Support & Maintenance of 5G Test Bed

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award of PURCH2743 for the Provision of Support & Maintenance of 5G Test Bed Call Off from Crown Commercial Service Framework Agreement RM6116 Network Services 3, Lot3a

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000807176
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536927
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50334110 - Telephone network maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£205,610 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
Contact Name
Chris Daly
Contact Email
christopher.daly@glasgow.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413305025

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
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
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTH PB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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