--- title: "Aruba Networking Solutions" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000846589" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000846589" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000846589.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000846589.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "North East Scotland College" published: "2026-10-26" --- # Aruba Networking Solutions Buyer: North East Scotland College Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000846589 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000846589) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000846589.json) ## Summary North East Scotland College procured Aruba networking equipment and associated support. The requirement covers the supply and support of Aruba networking solutions, classified as networking equipment, with related technical support services. Delivery is for Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire. The college is the buyer, and the contract was awarded through the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions 2 framework. The scope is presented as one package rather than separate lots, combining supply and support of the networking solutions. This requirement is relevant to suppliers able to provide Aruba network products and support for a further education college operating across Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire. The procurement is complete and the contract is active. It was run as an open procedure through the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions 2 framework. One bid was recorded, from an SME, and KHIPU Networks Ltd was selected. The contract was signed on 26 October 2026, with an awarded value of £158,784.71. The contracting data gives no contract start or end date, so the contract period cannot be stated. There is one lot covering the supply and support of Aruba networking solutions. The recorded award information does not describe the evaluation criteria or supplier eligibility requirements. The award was made to KHIPU Networks Ltd; no separate award values are reported. This award demonstrates demand from North East Scotland College for Aruba networking solutions alongside support, for delivery across Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire. A credible future competitor would need to supply Aruba networking products and provide the technical support needed to keep those solutions operating. The work brings equipment supply and support together in a single requirement, so suppliers capable of covering both sides of that package are best placed to compete. The selected supplier is an SME, showing that a smaller business was able to win this contract. The procurement used a public-sector framework, so familiarity with framework call-offs and the relevant route to market would also help a supplier compete effectively when this college next requires the same kind of networking solution. ## Notice Award of Contract via Public Procurement Framework for the supply and support of Aruba networking solutions ### Lot Information Lot 1 Award of Contract via Public Procurement Framework for the supply and support of Aruba networking solutions ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT567329 | | 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 | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Oct 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £158,784 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | North East Scotland College | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Postcode area | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB25 1BN | | 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 | George St/Harbour | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South | | Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | KHIPU Networks Ltd. | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 32420000 - Network equipment - 50312300 - Maintenance and repair of data network equipment - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services ## Release History - 26 Oct 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT567329 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT567329 Aruba Networking Solutions - Award of Contract via Public Procurement Framework for the supply and support of Aruba networking solutions ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nescol.ac.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000846589 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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