---
title: "Licensing for an Existing On-premise Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Solution"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000826134"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FALKIRK COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-10"
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# Licensing for an Existing On-premise Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Solution

Buyer: FALKIRK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000826134

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## Summary

Falkirk Council, acting as the buyer and central purchasing body, has completed the procurement process for an IT solution titled "Licensing for an Existing On-premise Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Solution." This falls under the category of general public services. The contract was awarded directly through a limited procedure from Lot 3 of the Crown Commercial Services framework for Technology Products & Associated Services 2 (RM6098). The contract, valued at £65,492, was signed on 6 February 2026 and covers the period from 10 March 2026 to 9 March 2027. The procurement process involved a direct award without prior publication of a call for competition, in alignment with specific legal and procurement frameworks.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for IT businesses, particularly those providing virtual desktop infrastructure solutions. It is especially suited for small and medium-sized enterprises, given the successful bid by Akhter Computers Limited, an SME. The contract supports the growth of businesses specialising in software licensing and IT infrastructure, encouraging participation from firms that focus on enhancing digital networks, offering remote support capabilities, and complementing existing IT systems within the public sector. Such opportunities allow businesses to expand their client base within local government frameworks while delivering specialised services aligned with public sector needs.

## Notice

Provision of Licensing for an Existing On-premise Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Solution. This IT solution provides access to a virtual desktop within our private network to allow for 3rd party remote support or for access to applications that fall outside the Zero Trust network model adopted by the Council.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Licensing for an Existing On-premise Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Solution. This IT solution provides access to a virtual desktop within our private network to allow for 3rd party remote support or for access to applications that fall outside the Zero Trust network model adopted by the Council. Direct award from Lot 3: Software of Crown Commercial Services framework for Technology Products & Associated Services 2 (RM6098), according to the Call-Off Award Procedure.. Direct award from Lot 3: Software of Crown Commercial Services framework for Technology Products & Associated Services 2 (RM6098), according to the Call-Off Award Procedure. Contract duration 10/03/2026-09/03/2027.

### Procurement Information

Direct award from Lot 3: Software of Crown Commercial Services framework for Technology Products & Associated Services 2 (RM6098), according to the Call-Off Award Procedure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551374 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 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 | £65,492 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FALKIRK COUNCIL |
| Locality | LARBERT |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK5 4RU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM12 Falkirk |
| Local authority | Falkirk |
| Electoral ward | Bonnybridge and Larbert |
| Westminster constituency | Alloa and Grangemouth |
| Delivery location | TLM76 Falkirk |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AKHTER COMPUTERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551374

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551374
  Licensing for an Existing On-premise Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Solution - Provision of Licensing for an Existing On-premise Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Solution. This IT solution provides access to a virtual desktop within our private network to allow for 3rd party remote support or for access to applications that fall outside the Zero Trust network model adopted by the Council.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000826134

## Provenance

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