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RoS - SG SVARS - Virtual Load Balancer

REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND

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21 May 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Registers of Scotland, located in Edinburgh, involves the awarding of a contract for a five-year F5 Virtual Load Balancer solution under the title "RoS - SG SVARS - Virtual Load Balancer." This process falls within the industry category of general public services, specifically relating to land registration and technological solutions. The procurement was conducted through the Scottish Government Software Value Added Reseller Services Framework using a limited procurement method, specifically with an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was awarded to Computacenter (UK) Limited and became active on 27th April 2026, following its completion stage. The total contract value amounts to £59,337.50 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in information technology and software solutions, particularly those capable of providing advanced load balancing services. Given the nature of the procurement process, large technology firms with the capacity to navigate framework agreements and specialised service reselling are well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities. The contracting authority, Registers of Scotland, is a central purchasing body, indicating potential for future procurement needs in similar projects, thereby offering sustained growth prospects for firms adept in public sector provisioning and related technology services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RoS - SG SVARS - Virtual Load Balancer

Notice Description

5 year F5 Virtual Load Balancer solution purchased through the Scottish Government Software Value Added Reseller Services Framework.

Lot Information

Lot 1

5 year F5 Virtual Load Balancer solution purchased through the Scottish Government Software Value Added Reseller Services Framework.

Procurement Information

RoS used the Scottish Government Software Value Added Reseller Services Framework for this requirement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000832607
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556338
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48214000 - Network operating system software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,337 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 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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