---
title: "Cabling for EIDF"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000633637"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2020-10-21"
---

# Cabling for EIDF

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000633637

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the University of Edinburgh, which is seeking services related to the installation of specialist high-end fibre infrastructure at the EPCC Supercomputing Data Centre. The tender, titled "Cabling for EIDF," falls under the education sector and is classified as an open procedure. The contracting authority signed the contract on 9 October 2020, with a value of £49,435. The delivery is set for the EPCC Advanced Computing Facility located in Penicuik, with the procurement status marked as complete.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in high-end cabling and telecommunications infrastructure, particularly those experienced in large-scale service installations. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in fibre optics, advanced computing facilities, and a proven track record in related projects would be well-suited to participate. With the increasing demand for robust data connectivity in educational environments, businesses operating in this niche should consider similar opportunities for growth in the public procurement sector.

## Notice

Provision and installation of specialist high-end fibre infrastructure at the EPCC Supercomputing Data Centre to connect cr4 to the rest of site.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Under Regulation Reg 6(1)(b)(ii) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition based on the following justification: Competition is absent for technical reasons (only if it is not caused by artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists).. N/A

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397510 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,435 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FES SUPPORT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 45314320 - Installation of computer cabling
- 51600000 - Installation services of computers and office equipment

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397510

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397510
  Cabling for EIDF - Provision and installation of specialist high-end fibre infrastructure at the EPCC Supercomputing Data Centre to connect cr4 to the rest of site.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000633637

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