Official UK procurement notice
Server and Switch Maintenance
Authority: University of Strathclyde (Education)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThis Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency (VEAT) notice relates to the renewal of the Provision of Server and Switch Maintenance at the University of Strathclyde. The estimated value of the contract across a 12-month period is GBP 37000, exclusive of VAT. The Contract is anticipated to commence on or after 27/07/2026.
CPV: Computer-related professional services · Hardware · Hardware installation services · Information technology services
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedLot #1This contract is for hardware and maintenance for bespoke HPE equipment that is no…
This contract is for hardware and maintenance for bespoke HPE equipment that is no longer covered by manufacturer warranty. It will include delivery of parts, as well as installation and service of parts if required by a qualified technician.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 26 Jun 2026, 15:47 BST
- Last source update
- 26 Jun 2026, 15:47 BST
- Authority reference
UOS-39029-2025- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-060484- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
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- Why no open competition
The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator due to absence of competition for technical reasons
- Published justification
The University requires hardware maintenance and break-fix support services for its existing HPE infrastructure estate. These services are currently provided by Park Place Technologies and are essential to maintaining the availability, performance, and reliability of critical IT systems.
Park Place Technologies has established knowledge of the University's HPE environment and support requirements. Continuity of service is required to ensure uninterrupted maintenance coverage and minimise operational risk. A change of provider would require a significant transition period, including asset verification, onboarding, and the establishment of new support arrangements, creating a risk of service disruption and gaps in support for critical infrastructure. The University has tested the market previously via competition and verified Park Place Technologies offers value for money.
The University has therefore determined that competition is absent for technical reasons and that the continued provision of these services by Park Place Technologies is necessary to ensure service continuity and avoid disproportionate technical and operational risks.
As such, this contract shall be awarded under Regulation 33(1)(b)(ii), as the University intends to award this public contract following the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice on the basis that competition is absent for technical reasons.
- Review procedure
An economic operator that suffers, or risks suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland)Regulations 2015 (SSI2015/446) (as amended) may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session.
Publisher note: It should be noted that this VEAT notice is intended to inform the market of the intention to award a contract under The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 Regulation 33(1)(b)(ii) and whilst the system requires an award date before the notice publication for the avoidance of doubt it should be noted that the contract has not been entered into before the publication of this notice. The University intends to enter into the contract on or after 27/07/2026 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=835646. (SC Ref:835646)
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Place TechnologiesSME | £37,000 † | — | Awarded |
Contracts
Contract 060484-2026-UOS-39029-2025-1 · Park Place TechnologiesSME
- Signed
- 25 Jun 2026
- Value
- £37,000
- Status
- active
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Glasgow Sheriff CourtReview body
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- Park Place TechnologiesAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.