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title: "Further VSI Host Replacement"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000579466"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE"
published: "2019-04-23"
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# Further VSI Host Replacement

Buyer: CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000579466

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the "Further VSI Host Replacement" contract awarded to Software Box Ltd by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) in Edinburgh, UK. This tender falls under the public order and safety industry and was initiated through an open procurement method. The contract, valued at £58,903.74, was signed on 13 March 2019, and the procurement stage is complete, with the contract now active. The contract entails the provision of host server hardware to create two additional virtualisation clusters for new digital services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in technology, particularly those specialising in hardware provision and virtualisation solutions. Companies that have the capacity to supply high-quality server hardware and possess the necessary technical expertise would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. With the ongoing emphasis on digital service enhancements within public organisations, there remains potential for growth in this sector for relevant businesses.

## Notice

COPFS wish to create two further 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

Earlier in 18/19, COPFS purchase 4 virtualization servers through the Crown Commercial Services Technology Products 2 Framework via further competition. COPFS wish to create two further 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. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE FOR A FURTHER COMPETION AGAIN THROUGH THE CCS TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS 2 FRAMEWORK

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352191 |
| 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 | 23 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £58,903 |

## 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 | SOFTWARE BOX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48820000 - Servers
- 48822000 - Computer servers

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352191

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352191
  Further VSI Host Replacement - COPFS wish to create two further 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-r6ebe6-0000579466

## Provenance

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