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Desktop Client Devices

Scottish Government

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Planning

01 Oct 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Procurement, part of the Scottish Government, plans a national collaborative framework supplying desktop computers to Scottish public and third-sector organisations. The core requirement is desktop client devices, with associated supplies and services; classifications also cover computer hardware, installation and maintenance support, and related IT services. Delivery is across Scotland. The buyer is considering whether this desktop framework should be combined with its separate framework for mobile client devices, which covers laptops, notebooks and similar portable equipment. Suppliers are being asked for market views on whether combining the arrangements is viable or desirable. Any resulting national arrangement is intended for the Scottish public and third sectors. The procurement is at the planning stage: this is market engagement ahead of a future competition, not an invitation to tender.

The Scottish Government has begun developing the sourcing strategy for a replacement desktop-device framework and is conducting non-competitive, non-judgemental market engagement through a request for information. Interested suppliers and industry bodies are invited to return the questionnaire by midday on 19 October 2026; the buyer expects to publish a future notice on 30 April 2027. The current single-supplier desktop framework is due to expire on 31 August 2027. The separate mobile-device framework is due to end in November 2027, with extension options that could continue it until November 2029. The stated estimated value of £150 million applies to the desktop framework only. No tender procedure, bid deadline or evaluation basis has yet been set out; the engagement is to inform whether the desktop and mobile arrangements should be combined.

This early engagement is relevant to suppliers of desktop computers and associated equipment, as well as providers of related supply, installation, maintenance and IT support services to public-sector customers. Manufacturers, distributors, resellers and service partners with the ability to support a national collaborative arrangement across Scotland may have useful market insight to contribute. Suppliers already serving public bodies with desktop devices, or with experience managing broad ranges of hardware and supporting services, are well placed to comment on the proposed core range and delivery model. Providers of laptops and other mobile client devices may also wish to contribute because the buyer is assessing whether desktop and mobile frameworks could be combined. The request is for market feedback, not a competitive bid; participation costs will not be reimbursed.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Desktop Client Devices

Notice Description

Scottish Procurement intends to establish a national collaborative framework for the provision of Desktop Client Devices and supporting supplies and services for the Scottish public sector. The current single supplier framework is due to expire on 31 August 2027.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Procurement intends to establish a national collaborative framework for the provision of Desktop Client Devices and supporting services for the Scottish public sector. The framework will primarily provide a core range of desktop computer devices with a range of associated supplies and services. Scottish Procurement currently has an established national collaborative framework for Mobile Client Devices which provides laptops, notebooks and similar portable devices, again with a range of associated supplies and services. This framework is currently due to end in November 2027 but has extension options for a further 24 months and can potentially continue until November 2029. Scottish Procurement is taking the opportunity to determine if combining the Desktop and Mobile Client Device frameworks is viable or desirable, and accordingly, we are seeking the supply market views on this potential route. Please note the estimated value is purely for the Desktop Client Device framework.. Please see the attached request for information letter for further information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000844448
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT565761
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

51 - Installation services (except software)

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

CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)

30211300 - Computer platforms

30211400 - Computer configurations

30212000 - Minicomputer hardware

30213000 - Personal computers

30213100 - Portable computers

30213300 - Desktop computer

30214000 - Workstations

30230000 - Computer-related equipment

30231000 - Computer screens and consoles

30231100 - Computer terminals

30231300 - Display screens

30232000 - Peripheral equipment

30237000 - Parts, accessories and supplies for computers

51600000 - Installation services of computers and office equipment

51610000 - Installation services of computers and information-processing equipment

72100000 - Hardware consultancy services

72500000 - Computer-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 20277 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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