Open308 days left · closes midday, Friday 17 September 2027

Internet of Things

Scottish Government · Central government

In brief

Scottish Government is looking for suppliers for IT and software and security work (Scotland).

The estimated value is £3,500,000 excluding VAT.

Bids close at midday, Friday 17 September 2027.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Bids by: midday, Friday 17 September 2027

How bids are scored

Technical · Price

Competition

Usually low: a median of 2 bids per contract for this buyer (from 45 awards in the last 12 months).

Dynamic purchasing system

Suppliers join a list the buyer can call on. You can usually apply at any time while it is open, and work is awarded later through smaller competitions between members.

What the notice says

The Authority is further extending its collaborative Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Internet of Things (IoT) for an additional 12 months until 17 September 2027. The DPS will remain open for new suppliers to apply to join. However, existing suppliers that are currently on the DPS do not need to re-apply and will remain on the DPS. Full details of the requirement can be found on a previous Contract Notice which was issued on 5 July 2019, details as follows: OJEU Number: 2019/S 128 313539 Reference Number/Notice ID: JUL359513 OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000587430

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 308 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £3,500,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in Scotland?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Can you meet what the notice mentions: Dynamic purchasing system?The tender documents will say exactly what is required.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 17 September 2027. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

17 July 2026Contract notice · notice 067532-2026

About the buyer

Scottish GovernmentLast 12 months

Procurements

117

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for IT and software

Computacenter1 contract
Daysix Ltd1 contract
Fivium Ltd1 contract
LabWare1 contract
Lloyds Register1 contract

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From notice 067532-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 17 July 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.