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AIX & Linux Support

CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "AIX & Linux Support" was conducted by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, located at 25 Chambers Street, Edinburgh. The procurement falls under the services category and specifically addresses operational management services related to technical support for a national database infrastructure running on AIX and Linux platforms. The tender, which utilised an open procurement method, reached completion with a contract awarded on 30th April 2018, signed for a total value of £273,500. The procurement process has been classified under the public order and safety industry, and its execution has been detailed through the awarded contract.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in AIX and Linux support systems. Companies capable of delivering operational management services for digital infrastructures would be ideally suited to compete for this type of contract. By engaging in similar tenders, service providers can expand their portfolios and establish long-term relationships with public bodies such as the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, facilitating business growth within the public sector.

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Notice Title

AIX & Linux Support

Notice Description

The Crown Office & Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) have a requirement to support their current National Database infrastructure, based on server hardware running an AIX Operating System and Linux Software platforms. The COPFS National Database is a business critical component of the digital services provided by COPFS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000590783
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360080
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£273,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementreturns@copfs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000203000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1LA
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
TLM Scotland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PARK PLACE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360080
    AIX & Linux Support - The Crown Office & Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) have a requirement to support their current National Database infrastructure, based on server hardware running an AIX Operating System and Linux Software platforms. The COPFS National Database is a business critical component of the digital services provided by COPFS

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