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Enterprise Infrastructure Hardware

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed a procurement process titled "Enterprise Infrastructure Hardware" under the category of education, aimed at acquiring new hardware to support on-premises private cloud computing services. This procurement, conducted through an open procedure, involves the supplier Softcat Ltd and covers the region of Edinburgh (UKM73). The project pertains to the purchase, implementation, and maintenance of the necessary infrastructure hardware, with the initial contract spanning five years and an optional extension of up to 24 months. The contract, valued at approximately £3.5 million, was signed on 2nd March 2026, marking the award stage of this procurement cycle.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT hardware solutions, particularly those proficient in cloud infrastructure development and maintenance. Companies specialising in such services can leverage this contract to enhance their engagement with large public institutions like universities and expand their portfolios. Large enterprises offering reseller solutions within the scope of the Servers, Storage, and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA), especially those capable of fulfilling extensive maintenance requirements, would be well-suited to engage with similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

Enterprise Infrastructure Hardware

Notice Description

Procurement for the supply, implementation and maintenance support of a new hardware platform to host on premises private cloud computing service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement for the supply, implementation and maintenance of a new hardware platform to host on premises private cloud computing service. Initial contract period is 5 years, with the option to extend up to an additional period of 24 months. Procurement via Mini Tender, SUPC, Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA)ITS4043 SU, Lot 5, Reseller Solutions.. The Buyer reserves the right to extend the contract for maintenance, by up to 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000831625
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555600
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48800000 - Information systems and servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,540,068 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20262 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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