---
title: "AIX & Linux Support"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000620215"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000620215.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE"
published: "2020-04-21"
---

# AIX & Linux Support

Buyer: CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000620215

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## Summary

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service has completed a procurement process for "AIX & Linux Support", which falls under the services industry category. This contract, awarded on 17th April 2020, is part of the open procedure method and involves support and maintenance for the software platform foundational to the COPFS National Database. The procurement was carried out in Edinburgh, with a total contract value of £136,749, highlighting an ongoing requirement for niche technical expertise. The successful supplier, Park Place Technologies Ltd, submitted a bid electronically.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT support, particularly those with expertise in AIX and Linux systems. Companies offering infrastructure maintenance services could leverage this contract to enhance their market presence and demonstrate their capabilities in managing critical software platforms for public sector organisations. Given the specific skill sets required, businesses that can provide tailored technical support and efficient service delivery may find they are well-positioned to compete effectively in this procurement landscape.

## Notice

COPFS has and ongoing requirement for the support and maintenance of the software platform providing the foundation for the COPFS National Database. The current environment is based on an AIX hardware platform and requires a very niche skillset to guarantee the (business critical) services required by COPFS stakeholders

### Lot Information

Lot 1

We have used the Scottish Government Server & Infrastructure Maintenance framework to make a Direct Award for this contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385447 |
| 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 | 21 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £136,749 |

## 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

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385447

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385447
  AIX & Linux Support - COPFS has and ongoing requirement for the support and maintenance of the software platform providing the foundation for the COPFS National Database. The current environment is based on an AIX hardware platform and requires a very niche skillset to guarantee the (business critical) services required by COPFS stakeholders

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.copfs.gov.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000620215

## Provenance

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