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17 Jul 2026 at 08:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is actively extending its collaborative Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Internet of Things (IoT) services until 17 September 2027. This initiative, located in the UKM region, is in the tender stage and offers services in IT consulting, software development, Internet, and support under the industry category. The procurement process allows for new suppliers to join the DPS, while existing participants will remain enlisted without the need to reapply. The procurement uses a selective method via a restricted procedure, allowing electronic submissions through the dedicated portal. Key dates include the tender closing and bid validity end on 17 September 2027, with an ample budget of £3,500,000 allocated for this project.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in IT and telecommunications to expand their engagement with public sector projects. Firms specialising in areas such as microelectronics, software development, data network management, and telecommunications services will find suitable opportunities for growth through this DPS. The inclusion of community benefits in the procurement process further supports local economic and social objectives, potentially benefiting businesses that can demonstrate a positive community impact. This procurement is particularly advantageous for organisations prepared to innovate and collaborate at various stages of IoT implementation and management.

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Notice Title

Internet of Things

Notice Description

The Authority is further extending its collaborative Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Internet of Things (IoT) for an additional 12 months until 17 September 2027. The DPS will remain open for new suppliers to apply to join. However, existing suppliers that are currently on the DPS do not need to re-apply and will remain on the DPS. Full details of the requirement can be found on a previous Contract Notice which was issued on 5 July 2019, details as follows: OJEU Number: 2019/S 128 313539 Reference Number/Notice ID: JUL359513 OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000587430

Lot Information

Lot 1

Full details of the requirements can be found on the previous Contract Notice which was issued on 5 July 2019, details as follows: OJEU Number: 2019/S 128 313539 Reference Number/Notice ID: JUL359513 OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000587430

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cd72
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067532-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

48 - Software package and information systems

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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


CPV Codes

30237475 - Electric sensors

31712000 - Microelectronic machinery and apparatus and microsystems

31712112 - SIM cards

32260000 - Data-transmission equipment

32400000 - Networks

32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system

35125100 - Sensors

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

48514000 - Remote access software package

64200000 - Telecommunications services

64226000 - Telematics services

64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services

71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services

71700000 - Monitoring and control services

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

72212200 - Networking, Internet and intranet software development services

72212210 - Networking software development services

72212215 - Networking developers software development services

72212219 - Miscellaneous networking software development services

72222300 - Information technology services

72315000 - Data network management and support services

72315100 - Data network support services

72315200 - Data network management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 20272 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
August 2027

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

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