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title: "GB-Glasgow: WAN and MIA circuits, including DDoS"
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# GB-Glasgow: WAN and MIA circuits, including DDoS

Buyer: STUDENT LOANS COMPANY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f324d78c-5e05-407c-9771-0359dc57bafc

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## Summary

The procurement process for "GB-Glasgow: WAN and MIA circuits, including DDoS" has been managed by the Student Loans Company based in Glasgow, UK. This contract, classified under the telecommunications network industry category, involves extension modifications that have increased its value by £504,856.79. The contract period has been extended until 26 March 2027. The procurement has gone through various updates and modifications, notably on 28 April 2026, with the contract originally starting on 14 March 2023. The procurement stage is marked as complete and the initial tender period concluded on 13 March 2023. The purchasing entity, Student Loans Company, operates from Glasgow, and their contact is Olga Chernick.

This tender offers opportunities for large companies, particularly those providing high-capacity telecommunications services, due to its requirements for WAN and MIA circuits with DDoS protection. Although small and voluntary community sector enterprises may find it challenging to compete in this market, larger suppliers with expertise in dedicated cloud connectivity and data services can leverage the contract values and modifications for substantial business growth. The procurement method details have not been specified, but involvement in servicing telecommunications infrastructure in Scotland could be pivotal for suitable businesses. Companies like Supplier VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS, already contracted, demonstrate the competencies needed to succeed in such opportunities.

## Notice

NOTE: This notice was updated on 28 April 2026 for the following reason: Contract Modification details: Call-Off Contract Extension to the existing contract for a further period of one (1) Year, until 26 March 2027 , via contract Variation 007. Total Value of the 12 months contract extension is PS504,856.79 Variation 008 Oracle Cloud Connectivity 28/04/2026 - 26/03/2027 PS40,972.33 Variation 009 DEDICATED HIGH-CAPACITY SERVICES 28/04/2026 - 26/03/2027 PS56,833.33(Data Services: WAN and MIA circuits, including DDoS)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a872e5d-fa51-46bf-ae9c-f27563724815 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 14 Mar 2023 - 13 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,310,685 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,310,685 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STUDENT LOANS COMPANY |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 7JD |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SUPPLIER VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32412100 - Telecommunications network

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 10:30 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a872e5d-fa51-46bf-ae9c-f27563724815
- 12 Apr 2023 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a872e5d-fa51-46bf-ae9c-f27563724815

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a872e5d-fa51-46bf-ae9c-f27563724815
  28th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=775015456
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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