---
title: "Award of Microsoft SQL Server Licenses (Further Competition CCS RM6098 Lot 3)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000820957"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-17"
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# Award of Microsoft SQL Server Licenses (Further Competition CCS RM6098 Lot 3)

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000820957

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Award of Microsoft SQL Server Licenses (Further Competition CCS RM6098 Lot 3)" has reached the award stage. Argyll and Bute Council, located at Kilmory, Lochgilphead, is the buying organisation overseeing this contract focused on goods procurement within the software supply services industry. The procurement concerned with renewing Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise 2-Core licences with Software Assurance, commenced with the tender period starting on 4th January 2026. The contract was awarded on 10th February 2026 to Ultima Business Solutions, a supplier situated in Reading, with the contract signed on 2nd October 2026. This process highlights strategic procurement efforts to ensure software assurance for the council's operational needs.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for enterprises specialising in software licensing and assurance services. Organisations with expertise in managing enterprise-level software solutions will find this project well-suited to their capabilities. The involvement of well-established buyers like Argyll and Bute Council sets the stage for SMEs and larger firms to engage with public sector requirements, particularly those adept in providing comprehensive cloud enrolment and 2-Core licence solutions. Competitive bidding with a range of bids was evidenced, indicating a robust interest from the sector, underscoring the potential for future business engagements in similar procurements. Specialists in Microsoft licensing will be particularly equipped to leverage this contract and expand their footprint in the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

Argyll and Bute Council are seeking to renew our Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise 2-Core licence with Software Assurance.The Requirement:18x SQLSvrEntCore ALNG SubsVL MVL 2Lic CoreLic Microsoft Server Cloud Enrolment (SCE) for SQL Enterprise 2-Core Licenses with Software Assurance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549793 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | FIFE COUNCIL; NHS LANARKSHIRE; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION FOR MARINE SCIENCE ('SAMS'); THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLENROTHES |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY7 5LT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Argyll and Bute |
| Electoral ward | Mid Argyll |
| Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | ACE TAXIS PERTH; EUROPEAN ELECTRONIQUE; FAIRWAYS (GM; HIGHLANDER INTERNATIONAL RECYCLING; MAN TRUCK & BUS; NORTHERN TRUST; ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72268000 - Software supply services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2026 at 16:59 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549793

## Notice URLs

- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.nhslanarkshire.org.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk/article/15478/Tenders-and-contracts
- http://www.sams.ac.uk

## Provenance

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