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HH200-25-SG SQL Server Support (SVAR)

NHS HIGHLAND

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13 Feb 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, undertaken by NHS Highland, focuses on SQL Server Support (SVAR), specifically the acquisition of Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise Core Edition licences and software assurance. Located in Inverness, the NHS Highland serves as the buyer, and the contracting process has reached the award stage as of 13th February 2026. With the procurement method being open, the procedure aimed to acquire services related to the health industry category. The contract, signed with Computacenter (UK) Ltd on 2nd October 2025, ensures enterprise-level SQL database capabilities for NHS Highland, supporting their operations within the UKM6 region.

Opportunities for business growth can be found in this tender for companies that specialise in software solutions and assurance services, particularly those offering support for enterprise SQL database systems. Such businesses can leverage NHS Highland's requirement for robust database infrastructure, presenting a beneficial partnership with public authorities. Large enterprises with expertise in delivering software value-added reseller services would be well-positioned to compete, potentially leading to further bids within the framework agreement for streamlined acquisition and compliance. Although the number of bids was limited, the contract appeals to firms capable of providing high-value technical support and licensing solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HH200-25-SG SQL Server Support (SVAR)

Notice Description

Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise Core Edition licence & software assurance 2 cores - Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise Core Edition - Licence & software assurance - 2 cores - Enterprise, Select, SPLA, Select Plus, EES - Win - All Languages

Lot Information

Lot 1

Product: Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise Core Edition licence & software assurance (2 cores per licence) Quantity: 28 licences (covering 56 cores) Purpose: To provide enterprise-level SQL database capabilities with associated support and assurance Licence Type: Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Delivery: UK Standard Delivery included at no additional cost Contract Duration: For the duration of the supply, with optional extensions as per NHS NSS National ESA terms Invoice Terms: Invoices to be rendered upon despatch of goods This procurement ensures NHS Highland has the necessary enterprise-grade database infrastructure to support its operations, leveraging the framework agreement for streamlined acquisition and compliance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000813154
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549564
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

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48218000 - License management software package

48422000 - Software package suites

72212218 - License management software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£293,016 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20254 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
NHS HIGHLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nhsh.tenders@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 7929069647

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 3BW
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTACENTER (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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