---
title: "Oracle Database Software Support & Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000633653"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN"
published: "2020-10-19"
---

# Oracle Database Software Support & Maintenance

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000633653

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen has awarded a contract titled "Oracle Database Software Support & Maintenance" to Oracle Corporation UK Ltd. This procurement falls under the services category and is classified within the education sector. The contract was signed on 16th October 2020 and is valued at £102,000. The procurement process utilised an open method, however, the award was made without competition due to the unique technical specifications required, which only Oracle could fulfil. The contract is based in Aberdeen, UK, where the University of Aberdeen is located.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT and software services industry, particularly those specialising in database support and maintenance. However, given the absence of competition, suppliers should be aware that the University of Aberdeen has established a direct relationship with Oracle, thus limiting the potential for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage in similar contracts in the immediate future. Businesses looking to grow in this sector may need to focus on partnerships or consider alternative services or innovations to become competitive for future opportunities.

## Notice

This contract has been awarded to Oracle Corporation UK Ltd without seeking offers through formal procurement procedures. Competition is absent for technical reasons. Under clause 6(1) (b) (ii) of the legislation, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition (only where no reasonable alternative or substitute exists, and the absence of competition is not the result of artificial narrowing down of parameters of the procurement). Oracle make and support the licenses and are the only supplier who can provide support.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract has been awarded to Oracle Corporation UK Ltd without seeking offers through formal procurement procedures. Competition is absent for technical reasons. Under clause 6(1) (b) (ii) of the legislation, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition (only where no reasonable alternative or substitute exists, and the absence of competition is not the result of artificial narrowing down of parameters of the procurement). Oracle make and support the licenses and are the only supplier who can provide support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397358 |
| 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 | 19 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 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 | £102,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB24 3FX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ORACLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

## Release History

- 19 Oct 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397358

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397358
  Oracle Database Software Support & Maintenance - This contract has been awarded to Oracle Corporation UK Ltd without seeking offers through formal procurement procedures. Competition is absent for technical reasons. Under clause 6(1) (b) (ii) of the legislation, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition (only where no reasonable alternative or substitute exists, and the absence of competition is not the result of artificial narrowing down of parameters of the procurement). Oracle make and support the licenses and are the only supplier who can provide support.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000633653

## Provenance

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