Award

Variation 2 - AIX and Linux Support

CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE

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Award

25 Jul 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, based in Edinburgh, has completed the procurement process for the "Variation 2 - AIX and Linux Support" contract, identified by COPFS-2023-011. This process falls under the social protection industry category, primarily concerning services in the UKM region. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, aiming for a transparent and competitive approach. The contract, awarded to Park Place Technologies, involves the extension of server and infrastructure maintenance for an additional 12 months, with the potential for further extension. The contract was signed on 9th July 2025 and has an active status as of the latest update.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in IT infrastructure support services, particularly those capable of managing large-scale operations. Companies with expertise in AIX and Linux environments, regardless of their size or whether they operate within or outside the European Union, stand a good chance of benefiting from such contracts. Given the scope for contract extensions and the option to adjust services based on demand, businesses flexible in service delivery could also leverage these factors to expand their portfolio and client base in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Variation 2 - AIX and Linux Support

Notice Description

This Contract Award Notice pertains to the amendment of COPFS-2023-011 AIX & Linux Support, extending its duration by an additional 12 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Contract Award Notice pertains to the amendment of COPFS-2023-011 AIX & Linux Support, extending its duration by an additional 12 months.

Options: There is the option to extend the contract for up to 1 additional years and also the option to add or remove services depending on demand. These options are covered by a contingency included in the contract value.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000805421
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535491
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

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£715,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20257 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

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

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