---
title: "Award of contract for Data Centre Switches - University of Aberdeen"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000826866"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN"
published: "2026-03-17"
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# Award of contract for Data Centre Switches - University of Aberdeen

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000826866

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen has completed the procurement process for its Data Centre Switches, with the tender focusing on the supply of Cisco, or equivalent alternative vendor equipment, and associated professional services. Situated in Aberdeen, the contracting authority is classified under the education sector. This procurement falls under the goods category and operated under the open procedure method within the UK region "UKM50". The contract, valued at £341,284, was signed on 5th March 2026, with a supporting lifespan of a minimum of five years for the equipment provided.

This contract presents significant opportunities for large enterprises specialising in technology infrastructure, particularly in the supply and support of networking equipment. Logicalis, the supplier awarded the contract, benefits from exploiting technological innovation and professional services in an educational environment, potentially bolstering its portfolio within the public sector. Organisations with expertise in high-standard networking solutions could gain growth by competing in similar open procurement opportunities, particularly those linked to educational institutions and governed by the Higher Education Networking Supply Services framework (HENSS2).

## Notice

Contract award for Cisco or equivalent alternative vendor equipment with a minimum 5 year supportable lifespan as a replacement platform. This procurement includes both equipment supply and associated support/professional services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract using ITS2008NE HIGHER EDUCATION NETWORKING SUPPLY SERVICES 2 (HENSS2) - LOT 1.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551914 |
| 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 | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 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 | £341,284 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB24 3FX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30211200 - Mainframe hardware

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551914

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551914
  Award of contract for Data Centre Switches - University of Aberdeen - Contract award for Cisco or equivalent alternative vendor equipment with a minimum 5 year supportable lifespan as a replacement platform. This procurement includes both equipment supply and associated support/professional services

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000826866

## Provenance

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