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PURCH2892 - PPE1004237 Direct Award for the Provision of Fixed Cable Maintenance

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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12 Feb 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has completed the procurement process for a direct award regarding fixed cable maintenance services. The award was captured under tender ID PURCH2892 – PPE1004237, which falls within the education industry category and involves service provision, specifically maintenance works. The procurement took place in the Glasgow region, UKM82, with the contracting phase completed on 12th February 2026. The procurement followed a limited method, utilising an award procedure without prior publication, justified by the absence of competition due to technical reasons as per Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii). The contract was officially signed on 6th January 2026, with Cairn Solutions Ltd appointed as the supplier.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses with the requisite technical capabilities to secure similar service contracts, as it highlights niche procurement methods that bypass competitive bidding processes. Companies specialising in technical maintenance services, especially within the education sector, could leverage their expertise in limited competitive landscapes to secure growth. Given Cairn Solutions Ltd's successful bid, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) well-versed in technical installations and maintenance within regulated environments may find lucrative prospects in similar public law-driven tenders managed by educational institutions such as the University of Glasgow.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCH2892 - PPE1004237 Direct Award for the Provision of Fixed Cable Maintenance

Notice Description

PURCH2892 - PPE1004237 Direct Award for the Provision of Fixed Cable Maintenance

Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2892 - PPE1004237 Direct Award for the Provision of Fixed Cable Maintenance Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed. Justification: Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii)Technical Reasons

Procurement Information

Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii)Technical Reasons

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000822759
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549408
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50300000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£94,680 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20261 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
Rhona Wilson
Contact Email
rhona.wilson@glasgow.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413306908

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

CAIRN SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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