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title: "PICTS AltNav Server"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000827876"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2026-03-27"
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# PICTS AltNav Server

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000827876

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the University of Strathclyde centred around acquiring a server solution for the Electrical and Engineering department, funded through a grant project. The contract, titled "PICTS AltNav Server," falls under the Education industry category and took place at the University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, UKM82. This process reached the award stage, with key dates including the contract signing on 2nd March 2026. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure method under the Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement framework, and was finalised with a contract valued at £102,260.89.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in server manufacturing and technology integration, particularly large-scale companies like Dell Corporation Limited, which successfully secured the contract. Companies involved in providing high-performance computing solutions may benefit from such opportunities, especially those capable of aligning with grant-funded projects within educational settings. The direct award process within the framework targets firms able to deliver robust server solutions, allowing substantial growth potential in the technology sector while contributing to critical infrastructure within education.

## Notice

The University of Strathclyde's Electrical and Engineering are seeking a server solution as part of a grant funded project.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Strathclyde's Electrical and Engineering are seeking a Dell server solution as part of a grant funded project. This is a Direct Award under Lot 1 - Servers via the Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) - Reference: ITS4043. The process for Direct Award as set out in the framework Buyers Guide was followed for this call-off.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552717 |
| 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 | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 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 | £102,260 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1XU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 44316400 - Hardware
- 48820000 - Servers
- 48821000 - Network servers
- 48822000 - Computer servers

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552717

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552717
  PICTS AltNav Server - The University of Strathclyde's Electrical and Engineering are seeking a server solution as part of a grant funded project.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827876

## Provenance

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