Award

UPS Battery Supply and Installation

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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25 May 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed the procurement process for the "UPS Battery Supply and Installation" contract, where Kohler Uninterruptible Power was awarded the contract. This process falls within the education industry category and is located at the University of Edinburgh in the UK, regional code UKM75. The procurement stage is currently at the "Award" phase, with the contract signed on 30th September 2025. The procurement method was "limited," as the supplier was the only entity authorised by the manufacturer to provide the necessary UPS replacement parts in the UK.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies focused on providing critical IT infrastructure solutions, particularly in the educational sector. Large businesses, particularly those authorised or specialising in uninterruptible power supply systems, would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, as they can offer specialised services and maintain compliance with niche technical requirements. The limited procurement method highlights the potential for unique supply arrangements where competition might be technically restricted, creating direct opportunities for authorised suppliers like Kohler Uninterruptible Power to secure such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UPS Battery Supply and Installation

Notice Description

Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems to maintain continuous power to critical IT and infrastructure services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University Data Centres rely on multiple uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems to maintain continuous power to critical IT and infrastructure services. It was identified that the existing batteries within a UPS have reached end of life.

Procurement Information

The supplier is the only entity authorised by the manufacturer to provide the supply and installation of the required replacement parts in the UK.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000832756
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556468
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31154000 - Uninterruptible power supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£72,862 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20258 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 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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KOHLER UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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