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title: "Virtualisation Infrastructure Servers and Storage"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000787317"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-10-13"
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# Virtualisation Infrastructure Servers and Storage

Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000787317

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## Summary

Heriot-Watt University is seeking to procure a contractor to provide a fully designed and supported Virtual Infrastructure, Hardware and Software solution. The procurement process, titled "Virtualisation Infrastructure Servers and Storage," falls under the Education industry category and will take place at the university's Riccarton Campus in Edinburgh. This open procedure tender is currently in the tender stage, with a tender period ending on 14th February 2025. The anticipated award period begins on the same day. The key contact for this procurement is Richard Kinghorn. The project, identified by the tender ID HWU-UK-2425-093-00, has an estimated value of £750,000.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for technology and infrastructure-focused businesses, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive virtual infrastructure solutions. Companies with strong technical competencies, supported by robust financial records, will find this tender particularly attractive. The procurement process demands businesses with a minimum yearly turnover of £1,500,000 over the last two years and the ability to provide substantial insurance coverage. Additionally, the use of electronic submissions and compliance with specific economic and financial standards creates an advantageous environment for established firms ready to support the institution's infrastructure needs while fostering business growth through a significant and long-term contract.

## Notice

The University wishes to procure a contractor who can provide a fully designed and supported Virtual Infrastructure, Hardware and Software solution.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University wishes to procure a contractor who can provide a fully designed and supported Virtual Infrastructure, Hardware and Software solution.

Renewal: The University reserves the right to extend the Agreement for two further 12 months periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continuation of the University's requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541284 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £750,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £352,328 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | RICCARTON, EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH14 4AP |
| 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 | Pentland Hills |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CIRCLE IT SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72300000 - Data services

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541284
- 10 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521502

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521502
  Virtualisation Infrastructure Servers and Storage - The University wishes to procure a contractor who can provide a fully designed and supported Virtual Infrastructure, Hardware and Software solution.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541284
  Virtualisation Infrastructure Servers and Storage - The University wishes to procure a contractor who can provide a fully designed and supported Virtual Infrastructure, Hardware and Software solution.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://hw.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000787317
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

## Provenance

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