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SG Software VAR - Purchase of Enterprise DB Postgres Licences

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, located at 5 Atlantic Quay in Glasgow, is the buying organisation for the contract titled "SG Software VAR - Purchase of Enterprise DB Postgres Licences," which falls under the industry category of general public services. The contract process has progressed to the award stage, with the contract signed on 4th August 2025. The procurement method was an open procedure aimed at purchasing software licences for the Marine Directorate's systems across Scotland, classified under CPV 48218000 for software packages and information systems.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software supply, particularly those with expertise in database licensing solutions. Large enterprises, such as Computacenter (UK) Limited, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited to compete in this sector due to their capacity to deliver expansive software procurement services. The focus on a comprehensive system-wide licence application suggests robust demand for businesses capable of offering enterprise-grade software solutions. Successful bidders can potentially expand their government contracting portfolio and leverage this project for further growth within the public sector.

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Notice Title

SG Software VAR - Purchase of Enterprise DB Postgres Licences

Notice Description

Marine Directorate wish to purchase Enterprise DB Postgres Licenses.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Marine Directorate wish to purchase Enterprise DB Postgres Licenses.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000806288
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536187
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
£68,855 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20256 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
Not specified
Contact Email
david.rogerson2@gov.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EA
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTACENTER (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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