---
title: "PPE Ref 6720 Direct Award Hardware To Support The Upgrade Of The University's Load Balancers"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000639571"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2020-12-18"
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# PPE Ref 6720 Direct Award Hardware To Support The Upgrade Of The University's Load Balancers

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000639571

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has recently completed a public procurement process for the direct award of hardware to support the upgrade of the university's load balancers, referenced as PPE 6720. This procurement, classified under the education sector, took place in Glasgow, UK. The contract, valued at £326,921.56, was signed on 17th December 2020 and utilised a limited procurement method without prior publication, justified by the urgency of securing pricing before Brexit. The tender process primarily involved a single supplier, Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, given the direct award nature of the procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the technology and educational equipment sector, particularly those that can provide high-quality hardware solutions. Firms that can deliver cutting-edge technology products related to load balancing and networking are well-positioned to compete in future bids with similar frameworks. Additionally, companies with the capability to fulfil immediate requirements in educational institutions may also find alignment with the procurement needs of the University of Glasgow and other academic entities.

## Notice

PPE Ref 6720 Direct Award Hardware To Support The Upgrade Of The University's Load Balancers

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PPE Ref 6720 Direct Award Hardware To Support The Upgrade Of The University's Load Balancers FRAMEWORK CCS RM6068 TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES LOT 2 Direct award against RM6068 Lot 2 for urgency in order to secure pricing pre BREXIT.

### Procurement Information

Direct award against RM6068 Lot 2 for urgency in order to secure pricing pre BREXIT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402672 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 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 | £326,921 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G12 8QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Hillhead |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44316400 - Hardware

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402672

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402672
  PPE Ref 6720 Direct Award Hardware To Support The Upgrade Of The University's Load Balancers - PPE Ref 6720 Direct Award Hardware To Support The Upgrade Of The University's Load Balancers

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000639571

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