---
title: "AIX and Linux Support"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000655248"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE"
published: "2021-05-26"
---

# AIX and Linux Support

Buyer: CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000655248

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## Summary

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, located at 25 Chambers Street, Edinburgh, has recently completed a procurement process titled "AIX and Linux Support." This process was classified under the services industry category and followed an open procurement method with a direct award call-off from the Scottish Government Server and Infrastructure Maintenance Framework. The contract was signed on 21 May 2021, and the requirement specifically addresses the support and maintenance of the software platform for the COPFS National Database, primarily serving Edinburgh and Glasgow.

This tender presents an opportunity for IT services firms, particularly those specialising in software support and infrastructure maintenance, to expand their business. Given the nature of the work, businesses with proficiency in AIX hardware platforms and Linux support would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. The competitive landscape appears limited, as evidenced by only one valid bid submitted during this procurement, thereby indicating potential for new entrants to gain a foothold in the market.

## Notice

COPFS has an ongoing requirement for the support and maintenance of the software platform providing the foundation for the COPFS National Database, which is based on an AIX hardware platform. This is a direct award call-off from the Scottish Government Server and Infrastructure Maintenance Framework.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

COPFS has an ongoing requirement for the support and maintenance of the software platform providing the foundation for the COPFS National Database, which is based on an AIX hardware platform. The requirement has been procured through a direct award call-off on the Scottish Government Server and Infrastructure Maintenance Framework.

Options: The scope of the contract includes the option to extend for a further period of 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY416493 |
| 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 | 26 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## 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

- 26 May 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY416493

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY416493
  AIX and Linux Support - COPFS has an ongoing requirement for the support and maintenance of the software platform providing the foundation for the COPFS National Database, which is based on an AIX hardware platform. This is a direct award call-off from the Scottish Government Server and Infrastructure Maintenance Framework.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.copfs.gov.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000655248

## Provenance

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