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Oracle Database Software Support & Maintenance

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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19 Oct 2020 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has awarded a contract titled "Oracle Database Software Support & Maintenance" to Oracle Corporation UK Ltd. This procurement falls under the services category and is classified within the education sector. The contract was signed on 16th October 2020 and is valued at £102,000. The procurement process utilised an open method, however, the award was made without competition due to the unique technical specifications required, which only Oracle could fulfil. The contract is based in Aberdeen, UK, where the University of Aberdeen is located.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT and software services industry, particularly those specialising in database support and maintenance. However, given the absence of competition, suppliers should be aware that the University of Aberdeen has established a direct relationship with Oracle, thus limiting the potential for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage in similar contracts in the immediate future. Businesses looking to grow in this sector may need to focus on partnerships or consider alternative services or innovations to become competitive for future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Oracle Database Software Support & Maintenance

Notice Description

This contract has been awarded to Oracle Corporation UK Ltd without seeking offers through formal procurement procedures. Competition is absent for technical reasons. Under clause 6(1) (b) (ii) of the legislation, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition (only where no reasonable alternative or substitute exists, and the absence of competition is not the result of artificial narrowing down of parameters of the procurement). Oracle make and support the licenses and are the only supplier who can provide support.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract has been awarded to Oracle Corporation UK Ltd without seeking offers through formal procurement procedures. Competition is absent for technical reasons. Under clause 6(1) (b) (ii) of the legislation, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition (only where no reasonable alternative or substitute exists, and the absence of competition is not the result of artificial narrowing down of parameters of the procurement). Oracle make and support the licenses and are the only supplier who can provide support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000633653
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397358
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

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£102,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20205 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORACLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397358
    Oracle Database Software Support & Maintenance - This contract has been awarded to Oracle Corporation UK Ltd without seeking offers through formal procurement procedures. Competition is absent for technical reasons. Under clause 6(1) (b) (ii) of the legislation, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition (only where no reasonable alternative or substitute exists, and the absence of competition is not the result of artificial narrowing down of parameters of the procurement). Oracle make and support the licenses and are the only supplier who can provide support.

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