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Data Center Hosting

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland)

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

12 May 2026 at 14:01

Award Notice
Award

21 Nov 2023 at 16:48

Award Notice
Tender

15 Jun 2023 at 08:37

Tender Notice
Planning

05 Dec 2022 at 08:46

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, known as Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland), recently concluded a procurement process titled "Data Center Hosting" under the completion status. This tender was aimed at providing dual data centre colocation services in Scotland, covering two separate sites for NHS NSS, focusing on secure infrastructure support including rack space, power and cooling. Managed migration services were also a key requirement. The procurement, valued at £1,608,810 and signed on 27 April 2026, used a selective, restricted procedure through a mini-competition within the Scottish Government Cloud and Hosting Services Framework. The contract was awarded to DataVita Ltd, despite the lot being cancelled, with the formal announcement made on 12 May 2026.

The "Data Center Hosting" tender provides significant growth opportunities for IT service providers specialising in data centre services, particularly those with expertise in secure infrastructure and connectivity solutions. Companies like DataVita, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited for such procurements. Businesses involved or aiming to expand into data migration, colocation services, or those that support NHS infrastructure projects could benefit greatly from engaging with similar opportunities. The tender's selective procurement method indicates that suppliers with a notable service quality record are best positioned for success in this competitive framework environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Data Center Hosting

Notice Description

This contract covers the provision of dual data centre colocation services within Scotland across two geographically separate sites, including secure rack space, power and cooling, and associated connectivity for NHS NSS-owned infrastructure. The scope includes supplier-managed migration services (audit, design, cabling, connectivity enablement and service migration) to move services from the current sites.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A mini-competition was undertaken through the Scottish Government Cloud and Hosting Services Framework (SP-22-023). Although the framework includes multiple suppliers and permits direct award, a competition was selected to evidence best value.

Renewal: On going National Framework will be reviewed for renewal in 4 years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038a7d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043486-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72315000 - Data network management and support services

72317000 - Data storage services

72510000 - Computer-related management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,608,810 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
3 Apr 2023Expired
Award Date
1 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland)
Additional Buyers

Scottish Government

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

BrightSolid

DataVita Limited

DataVita Ltd

Iomart Hosting

Softcat Plc

Storm ID

Further Information

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