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title: "Local and Network Cabinet UPS Provision (GCU)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000838109"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-07-22"
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# Local and Network Cabinet UPS Provision (GCU)

Buyer: GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000838109

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## Summary

Glasgow Caledonian University has completed a public procurement process for the provision of local and network cabinet UPS units to support data centre equipment across its campus estate. This tender, under the title "Local and Network Cabinet UPS Provision (GCU)," falls under the goods category in the education sector, with its geographical focus in Glasgow, within the UKM82 region. The procurement followed an open procedure and has now been awarded, with the contract signed on 16th March 2026. Insight Direct (UK) Ltd succeeded as the supplier for this tender, with the total contract value amounting to £72,219.96.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialised in providing UPS units and related services, particularly those experienced with data centre infrastructure. Large-scale enterprises, similar in stature to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, with capabilities to handle high-volume supply and robust technical support, would have been well-suited to compete in this open procurement process. Businesses looking to enter similar contracts in the education sector and those aiming to strengthen their portfolio within the UK could find participation in future tenders by institutions like Glasgow Caledonian University beneficial.

## Notice

UPS units are essential for supporting data centre equipment and powering supply switches/distribution in key data cabinets across the campus estate. They protect critical systems from power surges, spikes, and limited outages. These units require routine replacement, as battery performance and the controller circuit naturally deteriorate over time.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

UPS units are essential for supporting data centre equipment and powering supply switches/distribution in key data cabinets across the campus estate. They protect critical systems from power surges, spikes, and limited outages. These units require routine replacement, as battery performance and the controller circuit naturally deteriorate over time.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560681 |
| 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 | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 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 | £72,219 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G4 0BA |
| 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 |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31154000 - Uninterruptible power supplies

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560681

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560681
  Local and Network Cabinet UPS Provision (GCU) - UPS units are essential for supporting data centre equipment and powering supply switches/distribution in key data cabinets across the campus estate. They protect critical systems from power surges, spikes, and limited outages. These units require routine replacement, as battery performance and the controller circuit naturally deteriorate over time.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838109
- https://www.gcu.ac.uk/aboutgcu/services-and-facilities/finance/procurement

## Provenance

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