Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Government
5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw
Glasgow
G2 8LU
UK
Telephone: +44 7919014604
E-mail: Avril.Gordon@gov.scot
NUTS: UKM
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.scotland.gov.scot
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Desktop Client Devices
Reference number: SP-26-010
II.1.2) Main CPV code
30200000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short 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.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
150 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
30000000
30213000
30210000
30211400
30211300
30212000
30214000
30213100
30213300
30230000
30231000
30231100
30231300
30232000
30237000
51600000
51610000
72100000
72500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.14) Additional information
Please see the attached request for information letter for further information.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
30/04/2027
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Work has commenced on the relet of the Desktop Client Device framework sourcing strategy. To assist with this process, Scottish Procurement recognises the value of suppliers and industry bodies having the opportunity to contribute to this process on a non-competitive, non-judgemental basis.
To enable this, Scottish Procurement has drafted a Request for Information (RfI) with the link to the RfI included within the letter attached to this notice. Suppliers and other interested parties should read, populate and return the RfI by midday on 19 October 2026.
This notice is issued for information only and does not constitute a call for competition.
Any national collaborative arrangement will be available to the Scottish public and third sector bodies detailed within the Contract Notice.
Scottish Government and the Scottish Ministers shall have no liability for any costs, however incurred, by those organisations engaging in the RfI process, attending any information meetings, or having any involvement in the proposed procurement process.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=844448.
(SC Ref:844448)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
01/10/2026