---
title: "Direct Award of PURCH2743 for the Provision of Support & Maintenance of 5G Test Bed"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000807176"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000807176.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2025-08-13"
---

# Direct Award of PURCH2743 for the Provision of Support & Maintenance of 5G Test Bed

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000807176

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow, located in Glasgow, Scotland, has concluded a public procurement process titled "Direct Award of PURCH2743 for the Provision of Support & Maintenance of 5G Test Bed." This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically focused on education, and is conducted according to the open procedure method, a key solution for transparency in acquisitions. The procurement, which has been finalized and marked completed, involves a direct award from the Crown Commercial Service Framework Agreement RM6116 Network Services 3, Lot3a, with total contract value of £205,610. The contract was signed on 24th July 2025.

There are substantial opportunities for businesses in the technology and communications services sector to leverage this tender to enhance business growth, particularly SMEs, which are well-suited due to proven success in the procurement process. The award to North PB Ltd, a small and medium enterprise, underscores the opportunities available for agile and innovative companies within the market of telecommunications infrastructure support and 5G network solutions. Such tenders present an opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in high-tech and educational service domains.

## Notice

Direct Award of PURCH2743 for the Provision of Support & Maintenance of 5G Test Bed

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award of PURCH2743 for the Provision of Support & Maintenance of 5G Test Bed Call Off from Crown Commercial Service Framework Agreement RM6116 Network Services 3, Lot3a

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536927 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 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 | £205,610 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G12 8QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Hillhead |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTH PB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50334110 - Telephone network maintenance services

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536927

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536927
  Direct Award of PURCH2743 for the Provision of Support & Maintenance of 5G Test Bed - Direct Award of PURCH2743 for the Provision of Support & Maintenance of 5G Test Bed

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807176

## Provenance

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