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title: "Google Cloud Essentials"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000829919"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2026-04-30"
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# Google Cloud Essentials

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000829919

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh, located in Edinburgh, has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Google Cloud Essentials," which falls under the education industry category. This open procedure sought to acquire specific cloud-based models, including Gemini 3 and Anthropic Claude series. The contract has been awarded to SoftwareONE UK Ltd and is part of the Open Clouds for Research and Education (OCRE) framework. The procurement stage has concluded at the award phase, with the contract having been signed on the 24th of February 2026. The contract will be active until the 31st of January 2031, operating primarily within the UKM75 region in Edinburgh.

This tender offers opportunities for growth particularly for businesses specialising in cloud computing solutions, as it forms part of a significant educational framework initiative. Large-scale cloud service providers, similar to SoftwareONE UK Ltd, would find this award advantageous for expanding their market presence in the public sector. The contract, valued at £503,000, also includes options for additional purchases, providing further potential revenue streams over its five-year term. Firms capable of meeting similar cloud service demands and entering open procurement procedures could find future rounds beneficial for expanding within the academic and research sectors of the UK.

## Notice

This contract covers the purchase the following models: - Gemini 3 Flash; - Gemini 3 Flash Image; - Gemini 3 Pro; - Anthropic Claude Opus 4/4.1; - Anthropic Claude Sonnet 4/3.7; and - Anthropic Claude SHaiku 3.5.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract has been awarded via Lot 39d - Google Cloud of the OCRE 2024 Cloud Framework. This was conducted as a direct award to the top ranked supplier on this lot. The contract runs for a five year period to 31st January 2031.

Options: The University will have the option to purchase additional models that are included within the scope of Lot 39d - Google Cloud.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554901 |
| 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 | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 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 | £503,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| 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 | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTWAREONE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554901

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554901
  Google Cloud Essentials - This contract covers the purchase the following models: - Gemini 3 Flash; - Gemini 3 Flash Image; - Gemini 3 Pro; - Anthropic Claude Opus 4/4.1; - Anthropic Claude Sonnet 4/3.7; and - Anthropic Claude SHaiku 3.5.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829919

## Provenance

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