---
title: "AIX & Linux Support"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000590783"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000590783.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE"
published: "2019-07-11"
---

# AIX & Linux Support

Buyer: CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000590783

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "AIX & Linux Support" was conducted by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, located at 25 Chambers Street, Edinburgh. The procurement falls under the services category and specifically addresses operational management services related to technical support for a national database infrastructure running on AIX and Linux platforms. The tender, which utilised an open procurement method, reached completion with a contract awarded on 30th April 2018, signed for a total value of £273,500. The procurement process has been classified under the public order and safety industry, and its execution has been detailed through the awarded contract.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in AIX and Linux support systems. Companies capable of delivering operational management services for digital infrastructures would be ideally suited to compete for this type of contract. By engaging in similar tenders, service providers can expand their portfolios and establish long-term relationships with public bodies such as the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, facilitating business growth within the public sector.

## Notice

The Crown Office & Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) have a requirement to support their current National Database infrastructure, based on server hardware running an AIX Operating System and Linux Software platforms. The COPFS National Database is a business critical component of the digital services provided by COPFS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360080 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 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 | £273,500 |

## 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 | PARK PLACE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360080

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360080
  AIX & Linux Support - The Crown Office & Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) have a requirement to support their current National Database infrastructure, based on server hardware running an AIX Operating System and Linux Software platforms. The COPFS National Database is a business critical component of the digital services provided by COPFS

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.copfs.gov.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000590783

## Provenance

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