PSD19026 Pulsant Data Centres

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND)

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Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland), based in Edinburgh, has successfully completed a procurement process for the project titled "PSD19026 Pulsant Data Centres." This pertains to the health industry sector and involves essential data centre connections, including cloud connections, between the Authority and a designated Pulsant centre. The procurement method employed was an open procedure under the legal framework of Reg 33(1)(b)ii, citing competition absent for technical reasons, with the process culminating in the signing of the contract on 27th July 2026. The project was initiated with a comprehensive scope covering essential goods and the award has been made to the supplier Pulsant, headquartered in Edinburgh, reflecting a key focus on health technology infrastructure within the UKM region.

This tender facilitates substantial business growth opportunities, especially advantageous for large enterprises like Pulsant, who specialise in data centre interconnectivity and cloud services. Potentially, companies with robust capabilities in delivering technical cloud-based solutions and strong regional presence stand to benefit significantly. The process has focused on ensuring ongoing access to crucial data centre locations, highlighting a demand for highly specialised technical infrastructure providers. Consequently, businesses armed with state-of-the-art cloud technology and a track record in handling large-scale data management projects are well-suited to capitalise on similar future tenders in the competitive public sectors.

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Notice Title

PSD19026 Pulsant Data Centres

Notice Description

This award this is for data centre connections, including cloud connections, megaport and cross campus connections between The Authority and a designated Pulsant center. This award is being made under Reg 33(1)(b)ii (competition absent for technical reasons) as these connections are essential for on-going access to existing data centre locations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This award this is for data centre connections, including cloud connections, megaport and cross campus connections between The Authority and a designated Pulsant center. This award is being made under Reg 33(1)(b)ii (competition absent for technical reasons) as these connections are essential for on-going access to existing data centre locations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838491
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560988
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

48820000 - Servers

48821000 - Network servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£67,828 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks 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
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PULSANT

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560988
    PSD19026 Pulsant Data Centres - This award this is for data centre connections, including cloud connections, megaport and cross campus connections between The Authority and a designated Pulsant center. This award is being made under Reg 33(1)(b)ii (competition absent for technical reasons) as these connections are essential for on-going access to existing data centre locations.

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