Award

SG Software VAR - Purchase of Red Hat Licenses

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, overseen by the Scottish Government, involved the purchase of Red Hat Licenses by the Marine Directorate. This initiative falls under the industry category of General Public Services, with a primary focus on goods. The contracting authority operates from Aberdeen, UK, with the procurement process concluding at the award stage on 19th May 2025. The procurement method used was an open procedure, aiming to cover the Directorate’s systems across Scotland. The awarded contract, titled “SG Software VAR - Purchase of Red Hat Licenses,” was valued at £205,537.53 and was signed on 16th May 2025.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses involved in software supply, particularly those experienced in open-source software solutions like Red Hat. Large-scale IT service providers, such as Computacenter (UK) Limited, who was awarded the contract, stand to benefit given their capacity and existing infrastructure. By participating in such open procurement procedures, businesses can expand their portfolios and strengthen their relationships with government agencies, potentially leading to further contracts within the software value-added reseller sector.

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Notice Title

SG Software VAR - Purchase of Red Hat Licenses

Notice Description

Marine Directorate wish to purchase Red Hat Licenses.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Marine Directorate wish to purchase Red Hat Licenses.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000799156
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530572
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£205,537 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 May 20259 months 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
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Bob McLeod
Contact Email
bob.mcleod@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312442500

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTACENTER (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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