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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, located in Edinburgh, has completed the contract award stage for the procurement titled "Variation 3 - AIX and Linux Support". This contract belongs to the services industry category and falls under the procurement framework of the Scottish Government Server and Infrastructure Maintenance. The procurement process followed an open procedure method, allowing for transparent competition among potential suppliers. Park Place Technologies, based in Glasgow, has been awarded the contract extending the existing service for an additional 12 months with a final expiry date set for 31st July 2027. The value of this contract is £715,000 GBP, and it initially commenced on 12th June 2026. The location for service delivery covers the UKM region, with applicable procurement regulations covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities within the IT service industry, notably for companies specialising in server and infrastructure maintenance. Large enterprises with expertise in AIX and Linux support are particularly well-positioned to benefit from this contract extension. By securing such contracts with public offices like the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, businesses can enhance their portfolio and establish a lasting partnership within the public sector. The procurement process's open nature provided an opportunity for not only UK-based companies but also international firms to bid, ensuring diverse competition and potentially fostering innovation and quality service delivery.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Variation 3 - AIX and Linux Support

Notice Description

This Contract Award Notice pertains to the amendment of COPFS-2023-011 AIX & Linux Support, extending its duration by an additional 12 months. The contracts final expiry date is 31/07/2027 as all options to extend have been exhausted.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Contract Award Notice pertains to the amendment of COPFS-2023-011 AIX & Linux Support, extending its duration by an additional 12 months. The final contract end date will be 31/07/2027.

Options: There is the option to extend the contract for up to 1 additional years and also the option to add or remove services depending on demand. These options are covered by a contingency included in the contract value.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000835873
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558934
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

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


CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£715,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1LA
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PARK PLACE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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