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title: "PURCH2892 - PPE1004237 Direct Award for the Provision of Fixed Cable Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000822759"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2026-02-12"
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# PURCH2892 - PPE1004237 Direct Award for the Provision of Fixed Cable Maintenance

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000822759

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has completed the procurement process for a direct award regarding fixed cable maintenance services. The award was captured under tender ID PURCH2892 – PPE1004237, which falls within the education industry category and involves service provision, specifically maintenance works. The procurement took place in the Glasgow region, UKM82, with the contracting phase completed on 12th February 2026. The procurement followed a limited method, utilising an award procedure without prior publication, justified by the absence of competition due to technical reasons as per Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii). The contract was officially signed on 6th January 2026, with Cairn Solutions Ltd appointed as the supplier.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses with the requisite technical capabilities to secure similar service contracts, as it highlights niche procurement methods that bypass competitive bidding processes. Companies specialising in technical maintenance services, especially within the education sector, could leverage their expertise in limited competitive landscapes to secure growth. Given Cairn Solutions Ltd's successful bid, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) well-versed in technical installations and maintenance within regulated environments may find lucrative prospects in similar public law-driven tenders managed by educational institutions such as the University of Glasgow.

## Notice

PURCH2892 - PPE1004237 Direct Award for the Provision of Fixed Cable Maintenance

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2892 - PPE1004237 Direct Award for the Provision of Fixed Cable Maintenance Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed. Justification: Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii)Technical Reasons

### Procurement Information

Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii)Technical Reasons

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549408 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £94,680 |

## 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 | CAIRN SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50300000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549408

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549408
  PURCH2892 - PPE1004237 Direct Award for the Provision of Fixed Cable Maintenance - PURCH2892 - PPE1004237 Direct Award for the Provision of Fixed Cable Maintenance

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822759

## Provenance

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