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title: "Core Refresh Computer Requirements"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000792708"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-03-07"
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# Core Refresh Computer Requirements

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000792708

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority has successfully awarded a contract titled "Core Refresh Computer Requirements" in the industry category of public order and safety. This procurement process is related to the acquisition of additional Blade and Standalone servers, along with support and maintenance services, to enhance their existing Cisco UCS server environment. Located in Glasgow, the contract was signed on 21 February 2025, and the procurement method employed was an open procedure. The resulting contract, worth £642,365.75 GBP, falls under the deliverable goods category and has been classified under CPV code 48821000. The contract is active and will span three years, with an option to extend for up to two additional periods of twelve months each, at the sole discretion of the Authority.

This contract presents a valuable business growth opportunity for suppliers in the tech and IT service sectors, especially those specialising in server equipment and maintenance services. Given the contract's open procedure and substantial value, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as larger businesses with relevant qualifications, could find this tender particularly appealing. Akhter Computers Limited, a recognised SME, has been awarded this contract, demonstrating that the procurement environment is accessible to smaller enterprises competing alongside larger entities. Businesses capable of providing high-quality IT infrastructure and support services stand to benefit significantly from engaging in similar public procurement opportunities.

## Notice

The Scottish Police Authority has procured additional Blade and Standalone servers to complement its existing Cisco UCS server environment with provision of support and maintenance services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Police Authority has procured additional Blade and Standalone servers to complement its existing Cisco UCS server environment with provision of support and maintenance services.

Options: The contract shall be for a term of three (3) years with the option to extend the contract a further two (2) periods of up to twelve months of each period at the sole discretion of the Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525555 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £642,365 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G51 1DZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Govan |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AKHTER COMPUTERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48821000 - Network servers

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525555

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525555
  Core Refresh Computer Requirements - The Scottish Police Authority has procured additional Blade and Standalone servers to complement its existing Cisco UCS server environment with provision of support and maintenance services.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000792708

## Provenance

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