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title: "Network Infastructure Upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000784890"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND"
published: "2024-12-04"
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# Network Infastructure Upgrade

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000784890

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## Summary

The University of the West of Scotland has completed the procurement process for the "Network Infrastructure Upgrade" project, categorised under IT goods. This tender is aimed at upgrading the University's IT infrastructure network across its Paisley campus located in Renfrewshire, UKM83. The procurement followed an open procedure, and the key contract award notice was published on 4th December 2024, with the contract being signed on 3rd December 2024. Stone Technologies Ltd, trading as Stone Group, has been awarded the contract valued at GBP 1,178,321.07.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT infrastructure and networking hardware to engage in public sector projects, potentially leading to long-term partnerships and growth in the educational sector. Businesses with experience in large-scale IT projects and the capacity to deliver comprehensive network upgrades would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Partnering with educational institutions like the University of the West of Scotland can enhance reputation and provide a steady stream of work.

## Notice

The main scope of this contract is to procure IT networking hardware plus associated services to upgrade the IT infrastructure Network throughout the University.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is project is an upgrade to the University IT network infrastructure to increase resilience and security.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519554 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,178,321 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND |
| Locality | PAISLEY |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA1 2BE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Renfrewshire |
| Electoral ward | Paisley Northwest |
| Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South |
| Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STONE TECHNOLOGIES LTD TRADING AS STONE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519554

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519554
  Network Infastructure Upgrade - The main scope of this contract is to procure IT networking hardware plus associated services to upgrade the IT infrastructure Network throughout the University.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.uws.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000784890

## Provenance

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