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title: "Desktop Client Devices"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000844448"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "Scottish Government"
published: "2026-10-01"
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# Desktop Client Devices

Buyer: Scottish Government  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000844448

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## Summary

Scottish Procurement, part of the Scottish Government, plans a national collaborative framework supplying desktop computers to Scottish public and third-sector organisations. The core requirement is desktop client devices, with associated supplies and services; classifications also cover computer hardware, installation and maintenance support, and related IT services. Delivery is across Scotland. The buyer is considering whether this desktop framework should be combined with its separate framework for mobile client devices, which covers laptops, notebooks and similar portable equipment. Suppliers are being asked for market views on whether combining the arrangements is viable or desirable. Any resulting national arrangement is intended for the Scottish public and third sectors. The procurement is at the planning stage: this is market engagement ahead of a future competition, not an invitation to tender.

The Scottish Government has begun developing the sourcing strategy for a replacement desktop-device framework and is conducting non-competitive, non-judgemental market engagement through a request for information. Interested suppliers and industry bodies are invited to return the questionnaire by midday on 19 October 2026; the buyer expects to publish a future notice on 30 April 2027. The current single-supplier desktop framework is due to expire on 31 August 2027. The separate mobile-device framework is due to end in November 2027, with extension options that could continue it until November 2029. The stated estimated value of £150 million applies to the desktop framework only. No tender procedure, bid deadline or evaluation basis has yet been set out; the engagement is to inform whether the desktop and mobile arrangements should be combined.

This early engagement is relevant to suppliers of desktop computers and associated equipment, as well as providers of related supply, installation, maintenance and IT support services to public-sector customers. Manufacturers, distributors, resellers and service partners with the ability to support a national collaborative arrangement across Scotland may have useful market insight to contribute. Suppliers already serving public bodies with desktop devices, or with experience managing broad ranges of hardware and supporting services, are well placed to comment on the proposed core range and delivery model. Providers of laptops and other mobile client devices may also wish to contribute because the buyer is assessing whether desktop and mobile frameworks could be combined. The request is for market feedback, not a competitive bid; participation costs will not be reimbursed.

## Notice

Scottish Procurement intends to establish a national collaborative framework for the provision of Desktop Client Devices and supporting supplies and services for the Scottish public sector. The current single supplier framework is due to expire on 31 August 2027.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Procurement intends to establish a national collaborative framework for the provision of Desktop Client Devices and supporting services for the Scottish public sector. The framework will primarily provide a core range of desktop computer devices with a range of associated supplies and services. Scottish Procurement currently has an established national collaborative framework for Mobile Client Devices which provides laptops, notebooks and similar portable devices, again with a range of associated supplies and services. This framework is currently due to end in November 2027 but has extension options for a further 24 months and can potentially continue until November 2029. Scottish Procurement is taking the opportunity to determine if combining the Desktop and Mobile Client Device frameworks is viable or desirable, and accordingly, we are seeking the supply market views on this potential route. Please note the estimated value is purely for the Desktop Client Device framework.. Please see the attached request for information letter for further information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT565761 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| 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 | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Apr 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Scottish Government |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Postcode area | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8LU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
- 30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)
- 30211300 - Computer platforms
- 30211400 - Computer configurations
- 30212000 - Minicomputer hardware
- 30213000 - Personal computers
- 30213100 - Portable computers
- 30213300 - Desktop computer
- 30214000 - Workstations
- 30230000 - Computer-related equipment
- 30231000 - Computer screens and consoles
- 30231100 - Computer terminals
- 30231300 - Display screens
- 30232000 - Peripheral equipment
- 30237000 - Parts, accessories and supplies for computers
- 51600000 - Installation services of computers and office equipment
- 51610000 - Installation services of computers and information-processing equipment
- 72100000 - Hardware consultancy services
- 72500000 - Computer-related services

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2026 at 01:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT565761

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT565761&idx=2
  5th October 2026 - Provided for information only, please submit responses via the MS Form at the link provided.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT565761&idx=1
  1st October 2026 - Request for Information Letter
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT565761
  Desktop Client Devices - Scottish Procurement intends to establish a national collaborative framework for the provision of Desktop Client Devices and supporting supplies and services for the Scottish public sector. The current single supplier framework is due to expire on 31 August 2027.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=844448
- http://www.scotland.gov.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000844448

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