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Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server & Red Hat Satellite subscriptions

NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND

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07 Oct 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process organised by the National Records of Scotland, located in Edinburgh, involved an open procedure for the purchase of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server & Red Hat Satellite subscriptions. This tender was classified under the "General public services" and "Public Records" categories and aimed to fulfil the needs at the General Register House in Edinburgh, within the UKM75 region. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract awarded to Computacenter, a large supplier based in Edinburgh. The contract, valued at £19,664.06, was signed on the 21st of August 2025.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses within the IT and software services industry, particularly those specialising in enterprise software solutions like Red Hat. Although this specific tender process has concluded, similar future opportunities can provide growth avenues for both large-scale enterprises and SMEs with expertise in server management and licensing solutions. Such opportunities typically require companies to demonstrate robust software capabilities and a proven track record in managing public sector requirements effectively. Businesses looking to engage in similar tenders should ensure they are prepared to compete in open procedures, which welcome competitive bidding and provide chances to secure valuable contracts within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server & Red Hat Satellite subscriptions

Notice Description

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server & Red Hat Satellite Subscriptions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000812407
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540885
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

48218000 - License management software package

48730000 - Security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,664 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
grant.caufield@nrscotland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 3YY
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTACENTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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