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Storage Area Network Infrastructure

STIRLING COUNCIL

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10 Mar 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Stirling Council involves the purchase of new Storage Area Network (SAN) Infrastructure, categorised under General public services and situated in Stirling, UKM77. This process has reached the award stage as of 10th March 2026, with the contract being signed on 17th February 2026. The tender, identified as SC2526-0178, utilised an open procedure procurement method within the goods classification and was awarded to Dell Corporation Limited. The contract is valued at £389,227.10 GBP and is considered active under the Digital Workplace Solutions 2 framework.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in supplying technological infrastructure to local authorities, particularly those specialising in network storage solutions. Organisations with expertise in delivering goods through open procurement methods are well-suited to engage in similar contracts, especially larger entities capable of fulfilling direct award conditions as executed within this procurement. Although this particular deal was completed with a single bid from a non-EU foreign supplier, subsequent similar opportunities might offer competitive advantages to businesses seeking to expand in regional markets like Stirling.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Storage Area Network Infrastructure

Notice Description

This procurement is concerned with the purchase of new Storage Area Network (SAN) Infrastructure.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is concerned with the purchase of new Storage Area Network (SAN) Infrastructure.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000826068
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551315
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

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

CPV Codes

32420000 - Network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£389,227 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 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
STIRLING COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK7 7QA
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling East
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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