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Back up systems

ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY

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27 Jan 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Robert Gordon University, a large educational establishment located in Aberdeen, has completed the procurement process for its "Back up systems" project. The tender aimed to enhance the university's backup and recovery systems amidst evolving security demands. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure under the National Framework for Technology Peripherals and Infrastructure. This process progressed through the award stage, culminating in a contract signed on 27th January 2026 with Computacenter as the chosen supplier. The project concerns goods in the technology sector, specifically within the education industry, and the intended delivery location is Aberdeen, UKM50. The contract has a value of £278,000 and includes an option to extend for an additional 24 months.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specializing in technology infrastructure, data protection, and backup solutions. Companies capable of providing cutting-edge technologies aligned with the demanding security standards can find growth potential by engaging in similar projects. The tender's open procedure reflects a robust avenue for new entrants to compete. While Computacenter was the sole bidder, other large-scale suppliers with capacity in peripheral and infrastructure solutions can position themselves competitively for future procurements with educational and public sector organisations such as Robert Gordon University.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Back up systems

Notice Description

To take our backup and recovery provision to the level required in the current challenging security focused environment

Lot Information

Lot 1

Call off from National Framework for Technology and Peripherals and Infrastructure SP-21-012. The procedure used was call off from a framework

Options: Option to extend for a further 24 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821779
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548171
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48800000 - Information systems and servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£278,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks 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
ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
George Sked
Contact Email
procurement@rgu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1224262000

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB10 7FY
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Airyhall/Broomhill/Garthdee
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

COMPUTACENTER

ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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