---
title: "VSI Host Replacement"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000575131"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000575131.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE"
published: "2019-02-26"
---

# VSI Host Replacement

Buyer: CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000575131

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## Summary

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) is seeking suppliers for the "VSI Host Replacement" project, which involves creating two virtualisation clusters for new digital services. This contract falls under the goods category and was awarded through an open procurement method, with key details including an award date of 20 December 2018 and a total contract value of £67,070.68. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with all activities completed. The relevant delivery addresses are situated within the UK, specifically in Edinburgh.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for large suppliers with expertise in technology and digital infrastructure. Businesses specialising in server hardware and virtualisation technologies would be well-suited to compete, given the specific requirements set by COPFS. The successful bidder, Phoenix Software, demonstrated competitiveness by securing the contract after receiving three bids, including one from an SME. This illustrates the accessible nature of such tenders for capable firms aiming to expand their portfolio within the public sector.

## Notice

2.1 COPFS wish to create two virtualisation clusters, each comprised of two host servers, for the introduction of new digital services. This contract is to obtain a supplier for the provision of the required host server hardware only.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

COPFS wish to create two virtualisation clusters, each comprised of two host servers, for the introduction of new digital services. This contract is to obtain a supplier for the provision of the required host server hardware only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB346444 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £67,070 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1LA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHOENIX SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48820000 - Servers

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB346444

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB346444
  VSI Host Replacement - 2.1 COPFS wish to create two virtualisation clusters, each comprised of two host servers, for the introduction of new digital services. This contract is to obtain a supplier for the provision of the required host server hardware only.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.copfs.gov.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000575131

## Provenance

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