Award of Network Support Renewal (GCU)

GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow Caledonian University has overseen the procurement process for the award of a network support renewal contract, focusing on hardware and software support to ensure business continuity and security within their core network estate. This procurement falls under the education industry category and occurred at the university's location at 70 Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow. The procurement stage has reached completion with the contract awarded to "Insight". The process followed an open procurement method, suitable for services, ensuring a transparent and competitive tender. This renewal will cover the next 12 months, with the contract valued at £150,516.76, signed on 16th June 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in network infrastructure and support services, particularly those seeking to expand within the educational sector. The contract is ideally suited for large enterprises equipped with the capacity to provide comprehensive hardware and software support in a secure and reliable manner. Additionally, companies looking to build their reputation within public sector contracts or expand their portfolio of services in the UK education market would find this contract beneficial for strategic growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of Network Support Renewal (GCU)

Notice Description

The network support renewal includes the hardware and software support for the next 12 months thus ensuring business continuity and security is maintained around the core network estate.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The network support renewal includes the hardware and software support for the next 12 months thus ensuring business continuity and security is maintained around the core network estate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000834945
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558216
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50312310 - Maintenance of data network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,516 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20251 years 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
GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0BA
Post Town
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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