---
title: "Variation 2 - AIX and Linux Support"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000805421"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE"
published: "2025-07-25"
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# Variation 2 - AIX and Linux Support

Buyer: CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000805421

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## Summary

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, based in Edinburgh, has completed the procurement process for the "Variation 2 - AIX and Linux Support" contract, identified by COPFS-2023-011. This process falls under the social protection industry category, primarily concerning services in the UKM region. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, aiming for a transparent and competitive approach. The contract, awarded to Park Place Technologies, involves the extension of server and infrastructure maintenance for an additional 12 months, with the potential for further extension. The contract was signed on 9th July 2025 and has an active status as of the latest update.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in IT infrastructure support services, particularly those capable of managing large-scale operations. Companies with expertise in AIX and Linux environments, regardless of their size or whether they operate within or outside the European Union, stand a good chance of benefiting from such contracts. Given the scope for contract extensions and the option to adjust services based on demand, businesses flexible in service delivery could also leverage these factors to expand their portfolio and client base in the public sector.

## Notice

This Contract Award Notice pertains to the amendment of COPFS-2023-011 AIX & Linux Support, extending its duration by an additional 12 months.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This Contract Award Notice pertains to the amendment of COPFS-2023-011 AIX & Linux Support, extending its duration by an additional 12 months.

Options: There is the option to extend the contract for up to 1 additional years and also the option to add or remove services depending on demand. These options are covered by a contingency included in the contract value.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535491 |
| 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 | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 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 | £715,000 |

## 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

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535491

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535491
  Variation 2 - AIX and Linux Support - This Contract Award Notice pertains to the amendment of COPFS-2023-011 AIX & Linux Support, extending its duration by an additional 12 months.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.copfs.gov.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000805421

## Provenance

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