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title: "Award of Provision of Aruba Hardware and Associated Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000821123"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION FOR MARINE SCIENCE ('SAMS')"
published: "2026-02-19"
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# Award of Provision of Aruba Hardware and Associated Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION FOR MARINE SCIENCE ('SAMS')  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000821123

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## Summary

The Scottish Association for Marine Science ('SAMS') has awarded a contract for the provision of Aruba hardware and associated services, following a mini-competition via Lot 2 of the Networking – HE, Supply & Services Framework Agreement (ITS2008 NE). The procurement process, categorised under goods, revolves around network equipment, infrastructure, upgrades, and hardware. The awarded contract, valued at GBP 121,400, has been given to European Electronique Ltd. This award marks an important stage in SAMS' procurement efforts, reinforcing their commitment to enhancing network capabilities. The main buying organisation is located in Argyll, offering significant opportunities for businesses involved in network solutions.

This tender presents numerous business growth opportunities for companies in the technology sector, particularly those specialising in network hardware and upgrades. Organisations equipped to provide high-quality Aruba hardware and comprehensive network services are well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. Businesses seeking to expand in the technology and public sector will find such procurement processes beneficial to their strategic objectives. By aligning with established frameworks and demonstrating capability in delivering competitive services, tech firms can leverage these opportunities to cement their presence within government and academic sectors, ultimately enhancing their market position and fostering growth in specialised technological offerings.

## Notice

Scottish Association for Marine Science are seeking to enter into an agreement with a Contractor for the Provision of Aruba Hardware and Associated Services.Please note additional detail in respect of this requirement is contained within the Mini Competition document and associated documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549940 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £121,400 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION FOR MARINE SCIENCE ('SAMS') |
| Additional buyers | CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL; FIFE COUNCIL; INVERNESS COLLEGE UHI (ALSO KNOWN AS UHI INVERNESS); NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ALLOA |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK10 1EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Argyll and Bute |
| Electoral ward | Oban North and Lorn |
| Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 14 |
| Supplier names | 3X1; ACE TAXIS PERTH; ATKINSREALIS; BLAKE STEVENSON; CONTINUITY2; EUROPEAN ELECTRONIQUE; FAIRWAYS (GM; KSO RESEARCH; LIAISON FINANCIAL SERVICES; LIFE TECHNOLOGIES; MAN TRUCK & BUS; NORTHERN TRUST; PYE TAIT LTD (TRADING AS PYE TAIT CONSULTING; UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 32420000 - Network equipment
- 32424000 - Network infrastructure
- 32428000 - Network upgrade
- 44316400 - Hardware

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2026 at 09:41 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549940

## Notice URLs

- http://https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/
- http://www.clacks.gov.uk/business/corporateprocurementprocess/
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.inverness.uhi.ac.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk/article/15478/Tenders-and-contracts
- http://www.sams.ac.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk

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