---
title: "Variation 3 - AIX and Linux Support"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000835873"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE"
published: "2026-06-29"
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# Variation 3 - AIX and Linux Support

Buyer: CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000835873

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## Summary

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, located in Edinburgh, has completed the contract award stage for the procurement titled "Variation 3 - AIX and Linux Support". This contract belongs to the services industry category and falls under the procurement framework of the Scottish Government Server and Infrastructure Maintenance. The procurement process followed an open procedure method, allowing for transparent competition among potential suppliers. Park Place Technologies, based in Glasgow, has been awarded the contract extending the existing service for an additional 12 months with a final expiry date set for 31st July 2027. The value of this contract is £715,000 GBP, and it initially commenced on 12th June 2026. The location for service delivery covers the UKM region, with applicable procurement regulations covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). 

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities within the IT service industry, notably for companies specialising in server and infrastructure maintenance. Large enterprises with expertise in AIX and Linux support are particularly well-positioned to benefit from this contract extension. By securing such contracts with public offices like the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, businesses can enhance their portfolio and establish a lasting partnership within the public sector. The procurement process's open nature provided an opportunity for not only UK-based companies but also international firms to bid, ensuring diverse competition and potentially fostering innovation and quality service delivery.

## Notice

This Contract Award Notice pertains to the amendment of COPFS-2023-011 AIX & Linux Support, extending its duration by an additional 12 months. The contracts final expiry date is 31/07/2027 as all options to extend have been exhausted.

### 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. The final contract end date will be 31/07/2027.

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=JUN558934 |
| 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 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jun 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 | £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

- 29 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558934

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558934
  Variation 3 - 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. The contracts final expiry date is 31/07/2027 as all options to extend have been exhausted.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.copfs.gov.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000835873

## Provenance

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