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Migration and Support of the UWS Website (Web Hosting Services)

University of the West of Scotland · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 12:28.

Opportunity overview

The University of the West of Scotland (UWS) seeks proposals from suitably qualified suppliers for the migration of the UWS website (Umbraco 13) to a cloud-based infrastructure. The objective of this project is to improve performance, maintainability, resilience, and security of the University’s digital presence. Please note that Embrako 13 is coming to the end of life (October 2026) and there will be no further support for that product after this date. UWS has defined a Technical Design Architecture (TDA) and associated requirements for this migration. This tender request sets out those requirements in detail and invites suppliers to propose a delivery approach, costs, and support framework. The specification outlines the current technical infrastructure, but equivalent solutions will be acceptable.

Classification

  • CPV72222300 — Information technology services

Lots

  • The University of the West of Scotland (UWS) seeks proposals from suitably qualified suppliers for the migration of the UWS website (Umbraco 13) to a cloud-based infrastructure. The objective of this project is to improve performance, maintainability, resilience, and security of the University’s digital presence. Please note that Embrako 13 is coming to the end of life (October 2026) and there will be no further support for that product after this date. UWS has defined a Technical Design Architecture (TDA) and associated requirements for this migration. This tender request sets out those requirements in detail and invites suppliers to propose a delivery approach, costs, and support framework. The specification outlines the current technical infrastructure, but equivalent solutions will be acceptable. The successful supplier will be responsible for delivering a reliable, secure, and resilient hosting solution via a Cloud Solution Provider (currently Microsoft Azure). The supplier will be expected to: - Design and implement the agreed solution architecture. - Provide necessary automation for deployment and infrastructure management. - Configure security, monitoring, and disaster recovery. - Deliver supporting documentation and knowledge transfer to UWS staff. - Support testing, launch, and post-launch assurance.Value not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
UWS-2025-164
Status
active
Has Recurrence
No
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Bid Opening

Date
8 Dec 2025, 12:00

Address

Street Address
PCSt

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Expected award period

Starts
8 Dec 2025, 12:00

Tender Period

Ends
8 Dec 2025, 12:00

Classification

Id
72222300
Scheme
CPV
Description
Information technology services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
90

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
Please refer to Question 4B.5 of the SPD and Economic and Financial Standing section of the Contract Notice. Tenderers must confirm that they can provide the following supporting evidence prior to award: - Employers Liability – 5,000,000 GBP - Public Liability – 15,000,000 GBP - Professional Indemnity - 5,000,000 GBP - Cyber Insurance - 1,000,000 GBP To demonstrate and evidence suitable economic standing, the successful Contractor will be required to provide 2 years audited accounts, or equivalent if awarded the contract. Alternatively, if the Contractor is unable to provide the required accounting information, e.g. due to being a new business, then they will be required to provide a banker's letter demonstrating their willingness to the support the Contractor's organisation over the term of the contract.

Applies To

supplier

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
The University of the West of Scotland (UWS) seeks proposals from suitably qualified suppliers for the migration of the UWS website (Umbraco 13) to a cloud-based infrastructure. The objective of this project is to improve performance, maintainability, resilience, and security of the University’s digital presence. Please note that Embrako 13 is coming to the end of life (October 2026) and there will be no further support for that product after this date. UWS has defined a Technical Design Architecture (TDA) and associated requirements for this migration. This tender request sets out those requirements in detail and invites suppliers to propose a delivery approach, costs, and support framework. The specification outlines the current technical infrastructure, but equivalent solutions will be acceptable. The successful supplier will be responsible for delivering a reliable, secure, and resilient hosting solution via a Cloud Solution Provider (currently Microsoft Azure). The supplier will be expected to: - Design and implement the agreed solution architecture. - Provide necessary automation for deployment and infrastructure management. - Configure security, monitoring, and disaster recovery. - Deliver supporting documentation and knowledge transfer to UWS staff. - Support testing, launch, and post-launch assurance.

Renewal

Description
optional 12 month extension

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
60
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
40

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,080

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
technical
Document Type
technicalSelectionCriteria

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-5147
Name
University of the West of Scotland

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Address

Region
UKM83
Locality
Paisley
Postal Code
PA1 2BE
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
High Street

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Id
09
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Education

Identifier

Legal Name
University of the West of Scotland

Contact

Telephone
+44 1418483110
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-133005
Name
Paisley Sheriff Court

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Paisley
Postal Code
PA3 2HW
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
St James Street

Identifier

Legal Name
Paisley Sheriff Court

Contact

Telephone
+44 1418875291

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Paisley · UKM83 · PA1 2BE · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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