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Supply Delivery Installation and Maintenance of Network Equipment

WEST COLLEGE SCOTLAND

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31 Mar 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

West College Scotland, based in Paisley, awarded a contract for the "Supply Delivery Installation and Maintenance of Network Equipment" across all its campuses. The procurement falls under the Education sector and covers the upgrading of outdated network infrastructure with modern hardware. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, classified under CPV code 32420000, which pertains to network equipment. The contracting process was completed with a contract signed on 27 February 2026, and valued at £149,146.22, for which Aspire Technology Solutions was chosen as the supplier. This initiative was underpinned by the YPO Framework Agreement for Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions, with the procurement status currently marked as complete.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the technology and telecommunications industries, specifically those specialising in network equipment supply and maintenance. The procurement method, being open, is accessible to various SMEs and larger enterprises, offering a competitive platform to demonstrate expertise in modern infrastructure solutions. Businesses capable of providing innovative networking solutions and committed to high-quality installation and maintenance will find this contract a lucrative opportunity to expand their operations within the educational sector in Scotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply Delivery Installation and Maintenance of Network Equipment

Notice Description

Supply, Delivery and Installation of Network Equipment (including maintenance) to all West College Scotland campuses

Lot Information

Lot 1

West College Scotland requires a single supplier to supply and deliver Network Equipment (including maintenance) to all West College Scotland campuses. The current network cabling and hardware is very old, out of date and requires to be replaced with modern hardware that is fit for purpose.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827390
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552883
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

32420000 - Network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£149,146 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 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
WEST COLLEGE SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA3 4DR
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Renfrew South and Gallowhill
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASPIRE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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