Infrastructure Storage Refresh
STUDENT LOANS COMPANY LIMITED · awarded 4 December 2025
£1.2m
Award value
£1,214,464
1
Supplier
Recorded as a large business
7 Dec 2030
Runs until
from 8 Dec 2025
Who
| Buyer | STUDENT LOANS COMPANY LIMITED GLASGOW |
|---|---|
| Supplier |
SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES PLC |
| Category | goods |
| Classification | Data-processing machines (hardware) CPV 30210000 |
| Notice published | 15 January 2026 |
What it is for
This was a re-procurement to replace Infrastructure Storage Hardware which had been classed as end of life. The current Infrastructure Storage requirement was obtained via a competitive tender by SLC reference 2019-SLC-032. The hardware supplied was manufactured by IBM. As the SLC estate currently has IBM equipment throughout to move away from this manufacturer would take both a vast investment both time and money. Therefore, for technical and financial reasons, the equipment specification required continue with IBM.
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