---
title: "Award of Provision of Library Access and Distribution Switches"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000796452"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-04-15"
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# Award of Provision of Library Access and Distribution Switches

Buyer: GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000796452

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## Summary

Glasgow Caledonian University has completed the procurement process for the provision of library access and distribution switches. This project falls under the Education category and aims to modernise the university's data infrastructure by upgrading the outdated distribution switches. Located in Glasgow, the procurement follows an open procedure method, and the contract has been awarded. The library switches project is valued at £122,541.83, with the associated award signed on 3rd April 2025, reflecting finalisation in the Award stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT and data infrastructure sectors, particularly those offering advanced connectivity solutions. Enterprises specialising in hardware distribution, network optimisation, and future-proof technology installations will find this contract attractive. Large-scale businesses like Insight, which has been selected as the supplier, demonstrate the type of organisations well-suited for such competitive bids, driving growth through contributing to prominent educational institutions like Glasgow Caledonian University.

## Notice

The University has identified a requirement for library access and distribution switches. The current distribution switches in the library are over 10 years old. Current technologies are requiring much faster connections than these switches can fully support. Upgrading the library data infrastructure future proofs for technology changes over the next 5-10 years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has identified a requirement for library access and distribution switches. The current distribution switches in the library are over 10 years old. Current technologies are requiring much faster connections than these switches can fully support. Upgrading the library data infrastructure future proofs for technology changes over the next 5-10 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528407 |
| 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 | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 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 | £122,541 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G4 0BA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31214100 - Switches

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528407

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528407
  Award of Provision of Library Access and Distribution Switches - The University has identified a requirement for library access and distribution switches. The current distribution switches in the library are over 10 years old. Current technologies are requiring much faster connections than these switches can fully support. Upgrading the library data infrastructure future proofs for technology changes over the next 5-10 years.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000796452
- https://www.gcu.ac.uk/aboutgcu/services-and-facilities/finance/procurement

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