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Award of contract for Data Centre Switches - University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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17 Mar 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has completed the procurement process for its Data Centre Switches, with the tender focusing on the supply of Cisco, or equivalent alternative vendor equipment, and associated professional services. Situated in Aberdeen, the contracting authority is classified under the education sector. This procurement falls under the goods category and operated under the open procedure method within the UK region "UKM50". The contract, valued at £341,284, was signed on 5th March 2026, with a supporting lifespan of a minimum of five years for the equipment provided.

This contract presents significant opportunities for large enterprises specialising in technology infrastructure, particularly in the supply and support of networking equipment. Logicalis, the supplier awarded the contract, benefits from exploiting technological innovation and professional services in an educational environment, potentially bolstering its portfolio within the public sector. Organisations with expertise in high-standard networking solutions could gain growth by competing in similar open procurement opportunities, particularly those linked to educational institutions and governed by the Higher Education Networking Supply Services framework (HENSS2).

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of contract for Data Centre Switches - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

Contract award for Cisco or equivalent alternative vendor equipment with a minimum 5 year supportable lifespan as a replacement platform. This procurement includes both equipment supply and associated support/professional services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract using ITS2008NE HIGHER EDUCATION NETWORKING SUPPLY SERVICES 2 (HENSS2) - LOT 1.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000826866
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551914
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30211200 - Mainframe hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£341,284 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 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 ABERDEEN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
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
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOGICALIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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