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Award of Microsoft SQL Server Licenses (Further Competition CCS RM6098 Lot 3)

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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17 Feb 2026 at 16:59

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Award of Microsoft SQL Server Licenses (Further Competition CCS RM6098 Lot 3)" has reached the award stage. Argyll and Bute Council, located at Kilmory, Lochgilphead, is the buying organisation overseeing this contract focused on goods procurement within the software supply services industry. The procurement concerned with renewing Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise 2-Core licences with Software Assurance, commenced with the tender period starting on 4th January 2026. The contract was awarded on 10th February 2026 to Ultima Business Solutions, a supplier situated in Reading, with the contract signed on 2nd October 2026. This process highlights strategic procurement efforts to ensure software assurance for the council's operational needs.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for enterprises specialising in software licensing and assurance services. Organisations with expertise in managing enterprise-level software solutions will find this project well-suited to their capabilities. The involvement of well-established buyers like Argyll and Bute Council sets the stage for SMEs and larger firms to engage with public sector requirements, particularly those adept in providing comprehensive cloud enrolment and 2-Core licence solutions. Competitive bidding with a range of bids was evidenced, indicating a robust interest from the sector, underscoring the potential for future business engagements in similar procurements. Specialists in Microsoft licensing will be particularly equipped to leverage this contract and expand their footprint in the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Award of Microsoft SQL Server Licenses (Further Competition CCS RM6098 Lot 3)

Notice Description

Argyll and Bute Council are seeking to renew our Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise 2-Core licence with Software Assurance.The Requirement:18x SQLSvrEntCore ALNG SubsVL MVL 2Lic CoreLic Microsoft Server Cloud Enrolment (SCE) for SQL Enterprise 2-Core Licenses with Software Assurance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000820957
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549793
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20266 days ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

FIFE COUNCIL

NHS LANARKSHIRE

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION FOR MARINE SCIENCE ('SAMS')

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

ACE TAXIS PERTH

EUROPEAN ELECTRONIQUE

FAIRWAYS (GM

HIGHLANDER INTERNATIONAL RECYCLING

MAN TRUCK & BUS

NORTHERN TRUST

ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

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