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Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow Caledonian University has completed a public procurement process for the provision of local and network cabinet UPS units to support data centre equipment across its campus estate. This tender, under the title "Local and Network Cabinet UPS Provision (GCU)," falls under the goods category in the education sector, with its geographical focus in Glasgow, within the UKM82 region. The procurement followed an open procedure and has now been awarded, with the contract signed on 16th March 2026. Insight Direct (UK) Ltd succeeded as the supplier for this tender, with the total contract value amounting to £72,219.96.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialised in providing UPS units and related services, particularly those experienced with data centre infrastructure. Large-scale enterprises, similar in stature to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, with capabilities to handle high-volume supply and robust technical support, would have been well-suited to compete in this open procurement process. Businesses looking to enter similar contracts in the education sector and those aiming to strengthen their portfolio within the UK could find participation in future tenders by institutions like Glasgow Caledonian University beneficial.

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Notice Title

Local and Network Cabinet UPS Provision (GCU)

Notice Description

UPS units are essential for supporting data centre equipment and powering supply switches/distribution in key data cabinets across the campus estate. They protect critical systems from power surges, spikes, and limited outages. These units require routine replacement, as battery performance and the controller circuit naturally deteriorate over time.

Lot Information

Lot 1

UPS units are essential for supporting data centre equipment and powering supply switches/distribution in key data cabinets across the campus estate. They protect critical systems from power surges, spikes, and limited outages. These units require routine replacement, as battery performance and the controller circuit naturally deteriorate over time.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838109
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560681
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

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
£72,219 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20264 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
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 DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560681
    Local and Network Cabinet UPS Provision (GCU) - UPS units are essential for supporting data centre equipment and powering supply switches/distribution in key data cabinets across the campus estate. They protect critical systems from power surges, spikes, and limited outages. These units require routine replacement, as battery performance and the controller circuit naturally deteriorate over time.

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