---
title: "SG Software VAR - Purchase of Red Hat Licenses"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000799156"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000799156.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2025-05-19"
---

# SG Software VAR - Purchase of Red Hat Licenses

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000799156

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## Summary

The procurement process, overseen by the Scottish Government, involved the purchase of Red Hat Licenses by the Marine Directorate. This initiative falls under the industry category of General Public Services, with a primary focus on goods. The contracting authority operates from Aberdeen, UK, with the procurement process concluding at the award stage on 19th May 2025. The procurement method used was an open procedure, aiming to cover the Directorate’s systems across Scotland. The awarded contract, titled “SG Software VAR - Purchase of Red Hat Licenses,” was valued at £205,537.53 and was signed on 16th May 2025.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses involved in software supply, particularly those experienced in open-source software solutions like Red Hat. Large-scale IT service providers, such as Computacenter (UK) Limited, who was awarded the contract, stand to benefit given their capacity and existing infrastructure. By participating in such open procurement procedures, businesses can expand their portfolios and strengthen their relationships with government agencies, potentially leading to further contracts within the software value-added reseller sector.

## Notice

Marine Directorate wish to purchase Red Hat Licenses.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Marine Directorate wish to purchase Red Hat Licenses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530572 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 May 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £205,537 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB11 9DB |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPUTACENTER (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 19 May 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530572

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530572
  SG Software VAR - Purchase of Red Hat Licenses - Marine Directorate wish to purchase Red Hat Licenses.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000799156

## Provenance

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