Mainframe Micro Processor Requirements
STUDENT LOANS COMPANY LIMITED · awarded 4 December 2025
Who
| Buyer | STUDENT LOANS COMPANY LIMITED GLASGOW |
|---|---|
| Supplier |
SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES PLC |
| Category | goods |
| Classification | Central processing unit (CPU) or processors CPV 30211500 |
| Notice published | 15 January 2026 |
What it is for
This was a re-procurement to replace Mainframe Micro Processor Requirements which had been classed as end of life. The current Infrastructure Storage requirement was obtained via a competitive tender by SLC reference 2020-SLC-357. The hardware supplied was manufactured by IBM under the manufacturers branding of IBM Power. As the SLC estate currently has IBM equipment throughout, to move away from this manufacturer would take a vast investment in both time and money. Therefore, for technical and financial reasons, the equipment specification needs to continue with IBM.
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