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Award of Provision of Aruba Hardware and Associated Services

Scottish Association for Marine Science ('SAMS')

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19 Feb 2026 at 09:41

PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Association for Marine Science ('SAMS') has awarded a contract for the provision of Aruba hardware and associated services, following a mini-competition via Lot 2 of the Networking – HE, Supply & Services Framework Agreement (ITS2008 NE). The procurement process, categorised under goods, revolves around network equipment, infrastructure, upgrades, and hardware. The awarded contract, valued at GBP 121,400, has been given to European Electronique Ltd. This award marks an important stage in SAMS' procurement efforts, reinforcing their commitment to enhancing network capabilities. The main buying organisation is located in Argyll, offering significant opportunities for businesses involved in network solutions.

This tender presents numerous business growth opportunities for companies in the technology sector, particularly those specialising in network hardware and upgrades. Organisations equipped to provide high-quality Aruba hardware and comprehensive network services are well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. Businesses seeking to expand in the technology and public sector will find such procurement processes beneficial to their strategic objectives. By aligning with established frameworks and demonstrating capability in delivering competitive services, tech firms can leverage these opportunities to cement their presence within government and academic sectors, ultimately enhancing their market position and fostering growth in specialised technological offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Provision of Aruba Hardware and Associated Services

Notice Description

Scottish Association for Marine Science are seeking to enter into an agreement with a Contractor for the Provision of Aruba Hardware and Associated Services.Please note additional detail in respect of this requirement is contained within the Mini Competition document and associated documentation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821123
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549940
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

32420000 - Network equipment

32424000 - Network infrastructure

32428000 - Network upgrade

44316400 - Hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£121,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Association for Marine Science ('SAMS')
Additional Buyers

Clackmannanshire Council

Fife Council

Forestry and Land Scotland

Inverness College UHI (Also known as UHI Inverness)

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

NHS Lanarkshire

North Lanarkshire Council

Perth & Kinross Council

Scottish Environment Protection Agency

Scottish Government

Scottish Government- SASA

The City of Edinburgh Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
PA37 1QA
Postcode Area
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Oban North and Lorn
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
25
Supplier Names

3x1

AECOM

Ace Taxis Perth Ltd

AtkinsRealis UK Limited

BMES (Scotland) Ltd.

Blake Stevenson Ltd

CAS DUNCAN

Collecte Localisation Satellites (CLS)

Continuity2 Ltd

Currie & Brown UK Limited

Echomaster Marine Limited

European Electronique Ltd

Fairways (GM) Ltd.

Fisher Scientific UK

KSO Research Limited

Largs Yacht Haven Ltd

Liaison Financial Services Ltd

Life Technologies Ltd

MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd

Northern Trust

Playscapes Scotland Ltd

Pye Tait Ltd (trading as Pye Tait Consulting)

ScotFast Limited

University of Strathclyde Department of Architecture

Water Rescue Scotland

Further Information

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