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PICTS AltNav Server

University of Strathclyde

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27 Mar 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the University of Strathclyde centred around acquiring a server solution for the Electrical and Engineering department, funded through a grant project. The contract, titled "PICTS AltNav Server," falls under the Education industry category and took place at the University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, UKM82. This process reached the award stage, with key dates including the contract signing on 2nd March 2026. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure method under the Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement framework, and was finalised with a contract valued at £102,260.89.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in server manufacturing and technology integration, particularly large-scale companies like Dell Corporation Limited, which successfully secured the contract. Companies involved in providing high-performance computing solutions may benefit from such opportunities, especially those capable of aligning with grant-funded projects within educational settings. The direct award process within the framework targets firms able to deliver robust server solutions, allowing substantial growth potential in the technology sector while contributing to critical infrastructure within education.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PICTS AltNav Server

Notice Description

The University of Strathclyde's Electrical and Engineering are seeking a server solution as part of a grant funded project.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Strathclyde's Electrical and Engineering are seeking a Dell server solution as part of a grant funded project. This is a Direct Award under Lot 1 - Servers via the Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) - Reference: ITS4043. The process for Direct Award as set out in the framework Buyers Guide was followed for this call-off.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827876
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552717
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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

48820000 - Servers

48821000 - Network servers

48822000 - Computer servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£102,260 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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 Strathclyde
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XU
Postcode Area
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
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELL CORPORATION LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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