---
title: "HH200-25-SG SQL Server Support (SVAR)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000813154"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS HIGHLAND"
published: "2026-02-13"
---

# HH200-25-SG SQL Server Support (SVAR)

Buyer: NHS HIGHLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000813154

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## Summary

This procurement process, undertaken by NHS Highland, focuses on SQL Server Support (SVAR), specifically the acquisition of Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise Core Edition licences and software assurance. Located in Inverness, the NHS Highland serves as the buyer, and the contracting process has reached the award stage as of 13th February 2026. With the procurement method being open, the procedure aimed to acquire services related to the health industry category. The contract, signed with Computacenter (UK) Ltd on 2nd October 2025, ensures enterprise-level SQL database capabilities for NHS Highland, supporting their operations within the UKM6 region.

Opportunities for business growth can be found in this tender for companies that specialise in software solutions and assurance services, particularly those offering support for enterprise SQL database systems. Such businesses can leverage NHS Highland's requirement for robust database infrastructure, presenting a beneficial partnership with public authorities. Large enterprises with expertise in delivering software value-added reseller services would be well-positioned to compete, potentially leading to further bids within the framework agreement for streamlined acquisition and compliance. Although the number of bids was limited, the contract appeals to firms capable of providing high-value technical support and licensing solutions.

## Notice

Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise Core Edition licence & software assurance 2 cores - Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise Core Edition - Licence & software assurance - 2 cores - Enterprise, Select, SPLA, Select Plus, EES - Win - All Languages

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Product: Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise Core Edition licence & software assurance (2 cores per licence) Quantity: 28 licences (covering 56 cores) Purpose: To provide enterprise-level SQL database capabilities with associated support and assurance Licence Type: Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Delivery: UK Standard Delivery included at no additional cost Contract Duration: For the duration of the supply, with optional extensions as per NHS NSS National ESA terms Invoice Terms: Invoices to be rendered upon despatch of goods This procurement ensures NHS Highland has the necessary enterprise-grade database infrastructure to support its operations, leveraging the framework agreement for streamlined acquisition and compliance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549564 |
| 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 | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Oct 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 | £293,016 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS HIGHLAND |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 3BW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness South |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48218000 - License management software package
- 48422000 - Software package suites
- 72212218 - License management software development services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549564

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549564
  HH200-25-SG SQL Server Support (SVAR) - Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise Core Edition licence & software assurance 2 cores - Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise Core Edition - Licence & software assurance - 2 cores - Enterprise, Select, SPLA, Select Plus, EES - Win - All Languages

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000813154

## Provenance

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