---
title: "Data Storage Solution to support University Research Activities"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000805584"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-07-28"
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# Data Storage Solution to support University Research Activities

Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000805584

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## Summary

Heriot-Watt University, located in Edinburgh, has completed a procurement process for a data storage solution to support its research and operational needs. This contract falls under the industry category of Education and was awarded under the SUPC Framework Agreement 581593-2121 for Servers, Storage and Solutions. The limited procurement method did not require a prior call for competition, and the contract was awarded to PURE STORAGE UK LIMITED. The contract, valued at £269,428, was signed on 16th July 2025, marking the active stage of the procurement process focusing on the supply of goods.

This contract award presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in scalable and cost-effective data storage solutions. Such businesses, particularly those adept at serving large educational institutions, can expand their service offerings through engagement in similar procurement exercises. Companies operating at a large scale, like PURE STORAGE UK LIMITED, have a competitive edge in this sector, especially within the geographic confines of Edinburgh. The procurement process highlights a non-competitive approach, suggesting possibilities for businesses to target similar framework agreements for future tender opportunities.

## Notice

The University is seeking a scalable, resilient, and cost-effective data storage solution to support its diverse and expanding research and operational requirements. This is a Contract Award notice following a procurement exercise against Lot 2 of the SUPC Framework Agreement 581593-2121- Servers, Storage and Solutions.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is seeking a scalable, resilient, and cost-effective data storage solution to support its diverse and expanding research and operational requirements. This is a Contract Award notice following a procurement exercise against Lot 2 of the SUPC Framework Agreement 581593-2121- Servers, Storage and Solutions.. This is a Contract Award notice following a procurement exercise against Lot 2 of the SUPC Framework Agreement 581593-2121- Servers, Storage and Solutions.

### Procurement Information

This is a Contract Award notice following a procurement exercise against Lot 2 of the SUPC Framework Agreement 581593-2121- Servers, Storage and Solutions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535608 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 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 | £269,428 |

## 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 | PURE STORAGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535608

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535608
  Data Storage Solution to support University Research Activities - The University is seeking a scalable, resilient, and cost-effective data storage solution to support its diverse and expanding research and operational requirements. This is a Contract Award notice following a procurement exercise against Lot 2 of the SUPC Framework Agreement 581593-2121- Servers, Storage and Solutions.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://hw.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000805584

## Provenance

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