FOI Release: UPS systems
Published: 05 November 2026Freedom of information class: How we procure goods and services
Information request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA).
FOI reference: CW-2026-683
Date received: 22 October 2026
Date responded: 4 November 2026
Information requested:
1. The number of uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems in your estate and, where held, their manufacturer and approximate kVA rating (a summary is fine – site-level locations are not required).
2. The name of the current supplier(s) contracted to maintain these UPS systems. If UPS maintenance is delivered within a wider facilities management or M&E contract, please name that contractor and any UPS subcontractor.
3. The start date, end date and any extension options of that contract.
4. The annual contract value.
5. The procurement route used (e.g. framework name, open tender, direct award).
6. The job title of the officer responsible for managing the contract
Response:
Our response to each part of your request is set out in the table below.
| Question 1 | Number: 8 Manufacturer: APC Approximate kVA rating for all: 8kVA |
|---|---|
| Question 2 | RoS self-manages and maintains its UPS systems. Technical support is provided by APC/Schneider via Computacenter, where required. |
| Question 3 | Start date: 30 March 2026 End date: 24 March 2032 This comprises an initial three-year warranty period followed by a three-year extended paid warranty and support period. |
| Question 4 | £2,167.17 per annum for the 3-year extended warranty and support period. |
| Question 5 | Scottish Government's Technology peripherals and infrastructure framework (SP-21-012) - direct award |
| Question 6 | IT Procurement Manager |
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