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24 Jun 2026 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is the buying organisation for this procurement process titled "Oracle On Premise Database Support," which falls under the industry category of software support services. Located in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, this procurement has reached the award stage after proceeding through a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract, valued at £930,440.61, was signed on 19 May 2026 and is classified under the main procurement category of services. This specific process was conducted due to the need for additional deliveries by the original supplier, Oracle Corporation UK Ltd, who will provide ongoing support for the University's Oracle on-premise databases.

This tender presents considerable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in database support services, particularly those with experience in handling Oracle systems. However, given that the procurement method involved a limited procedure without a call for competition, it could be challenging for new entrants to gain a foothold. The contract being awarded to a large-scale supplier like Oracle Corporation UK Ltd suggests that similarly large or specialised companies, capable of meeting the stringent requirements and possessing the requisite expertise, would be well-suited to participate in such tenders in the future.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Oracle On Premise Database Support

Notice Description

Support for the Oracle on premise databases which are used to deliver University systems. The licences are perpetual; this contract covers the support only.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope of this contract covers the support for the Oracle on premise databases. These are used to deliver University systems by providing the underlying data layer. The licences are perpetual; this contract cover support only.

Procurement Information

The replacement of the current Oracle database infrastructure with other

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bc90
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059603-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£930,440 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

¿ORACLE

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