Tenders/Desktop Client Devices

Desktop Client Devices

Scottish Government

Published: Oct 1, 2026

Updated: Oct 4, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the information and communication technology sector, with a focus on Cloud Services, IT support and Hardware. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through Public Contracts Scotland, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the information and communication technology sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

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. 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.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Public Contracts Scotland and was originally published on October 1, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Scottish Government

Scottish Government has issued 1,129 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 210 currently open and 469 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Architecture & Engineering Services, and Research & Innovation. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Public Contracts Scotland and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: October 2, 2026.

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What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

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Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Scottish Government in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.