---
title: "Award of Scottish Government Cloud Services Framework - Hosting Services for Marine Scotland"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000646513"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2021-05-28"
---

# Award of Scottish Government Cloud Services Framework - Hosting Services for Marine Scotland

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000646513

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is seeking to enhance their cloud services through the tender titled "Award of Scottish Government Cloud Services Framework - Hosting Services for Marine Scotland.” The procurement process is currently at the award stage, following the tender period from 22 April 2021 to 21 April 2022. This procurement initiative is classified under the services category and primarily focuses on acquiring a cloud-hosted server, requiring specifications such as a virtual server, standard storage, and dedicated internet connectivity. The contract was awarded to BrightSolid for a total value of £5,995 and was signed on 21 April 2021. The relevant procurement activity took place in Dundee, Scotland.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in cloud computing and data services. Companies with capabilities in delivering cloud-based hosting solutions, especially those that can meet the specified technical requirements, will find this contract suitable for competition. The focus on virtual server capabilities and off-site storage solutions makes this an ideal chance for technology firms looking to expand their footprint in the public sector, particularly in the field of cloud services.

## Notice

Marine Scotland wishes to acquire cloud based hosting services to meet its off-site storage requirements.Marine Scotland require a cloud hosted server meeting a minimum specification of the following items listed in the Contractor Catalogue:* Public Cloud - Virtual Server (Large) [4 cores, 12 GB RAM, 400 GB storage] Windows operating system* Additional 200 GB standard storage.* Internet connectivity for the box to act as a web server.* Dedicated IP address to internet connection/server.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY416763 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,995 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Additional buyers | UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 4HN |
| 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 | Torry/Ferryhill |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BRIGHTSOLID; SONY EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72300000 - Data services

## Release History

- 28 May 2021 at 15:02 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY416763

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dundee.ac.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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