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PSD19026 Pulsant Data Centres

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland)

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28 Jul 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Public Services Delivery Scotland awarded a requirement for data centre connectivity to support ongoing access to existing data centre locations. The scope covers connections to a designated Pulsant data centre, including cloud connections, Megaport connectivity and cross-campus links between the authority and the centre. This is a technology infrastructure and data networking requirement, classified under CPV 48821000 for network servers, with an additional classification for computer networks. The delivery location is Scotland, with the buyer based in Edinburgh. The contracting authority is the Common Services Agency, more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland, acting as a central purchasing body. The requirement concerns connectivity between the authority’s systems and an existing supplier data centre rather than general data centre construction or facilities management.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded to Pulsant. The contract was signed on 27 July 2026 and is active, with an awarded contract value of £67,828. The award date is not stated separately from the signing date. It used an open procedure under the stated open procurement method, although the award description says Regulation 33(1)(b)(ii) was used because competition was absent for technical reasons and the connections were essential for continued access to existing data centre locations. There was one bid, submitted electronically, and no SME bids were recorded. The procurement comprised one completed lot covering all the described connectivity services. The requirement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement.

For suppliers assessing future demand from Public Services Delivery Scotland, this award demonstrates a requirement for dependable connectivity into an established data centre environment. A credible competitor would need proven capability in cloud connectivity, Megaport services, cross-campus networking and links between public-sector systems and designated data centre locations. The technical case indicates that continuity with existing locations and infrastructure is important, so suppliers would need to show strong integration capability, operational resilience and experience maintaining live connections without disrupting access. The single-bid outcome and award to a large specialist provider suggest that relevant scale, established network expertise and the ability to support an ongoing service are important competitive factors. Firms with complementary networking, cloud interconnection or data centre capabilities may need to demonstrate how they can meet technical continuity requirements.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

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 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
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
Postcode Area
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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