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RoS - SG SVARS - Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Virtual Datacenters, Red Hat Ansible Automation and RHEL Extended Support

REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND

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21 May 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Registers of Scotland, based in Edinburgh, has awarded a contract under the Scottish Government Software Value Added Reseller Services Framework for Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible Automation, and RHEL Extended Support. This procurement process utilised a limited award procedure without a prior call for competition. The contract was signed on 13th April 2026, with a total value of £72,065.32. The procurement stage is now complete, with the main location being Meadowbank House, Edinburgh, and the industry category focusing on services related to land registration and general public services.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering Linux system support and automation solutions. Although the procurement was conducted through a framework agreement, indicating selection constraints, the contract's nature allows large IT solution providers to explore potential partnership or subcontracting arrangements with the awarded supplier, Computacenter (UK) Limited. Businesses with an ability to deliver comprehensive software support and value-added services to government entities are well-suited to pursue similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RoS - SG SVARS - Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Virtual Datacenters, Red Hat Ansible Automation and RHEL Extended Support

Notice Description

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Virtual Datacenters, Red Hat Ansible Automation and RHEL Extended Support.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Virtual Datacenters, Red Hat Ansible Automation and RHEL Extended Support purchased through the SG SVARS Framework on a 1 year contract term.

Procurement Information

Awarded through the Scottish Government Software Value Added Reseller Services Framework following request for renewal pricing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000832566
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556307
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72212517 - IT software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£72,065 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20261 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
REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 7AU
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
Craigentinny/Duddingston
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTACENTER (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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