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Technology Peripherals and Infrastructure

Scottish Government · Central government

In brief

Scottish Government has announced plans to buy computer hardware and security work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £50,000,000 excluding VAT.

It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

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

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually low: a median of 2 bids per contract for this buyer (from 29 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Scottish Procurement will soon be tendering for the re-let of the Technology Peripherals and Infrastructure Framework. The current framework agreement is due to expire in May 2026. The new framework will build on the success of the current framework and will likely cover a broad range of requirements under the following product groups: General IT Peripherals, Audio-Visual, Desktop Print, Networking, Servers and Storage equipment. All services associated with the the product groups detailed above will also be considered to be within scope of the framework.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Lots

LotTradeValue
IT Infrastructure Projects
What this lot covers

Lot 2 of the framework agreement will cover more complex requirements such as hardware installations and integrations (including Audio-visual and Network Infrastructure Solutions). Tenderers must have the capability to offer a broad range of products and services in the following product groups: General IT Peripherals, Audio-Visual, Desktop Print, Networking, Servers and Storage equipment. All services associated with the the product groups detailed above are considered to be within scope of the framework. Additional information: This PIN is issued to provide and gather information only and does not constitute a call for competition.

Security, IT services and software, Computer hardware, Telecoms and networks, Leisure, culture and events, Laboratory and scientific equipment—
IT Hardware Catalogue
What this lot covers

Lot 1 of the framework agreement will cover a broad range of transactional requirements under the following product groups: General IT Peripherals, Audio-Visual, Desktop Print, Networking, Servers and Storage equipment. All services associated with the the product groups detailed above are considered to be within scope of the framework. Additional information: This PIN is issued to provide and gather information only and does not constitute a call for competition.

Security, IT services and software, Computer hardware, Telecoms and networks, Leisure, culture and events, Laboratory and scientific equipment—

Timeline

  1. Prior information notice · notice 063867-2025

About the buyer

Scottish GovernmentLast 12 months

Procurements

123

Awards

61

Suppliers it has used most for computer hardware

  1. Committee Livestreaming

    Dumfries and Galloway CouncilScotlandComputer hardware

    Open8 days leftLow competition

    £376kestimated
  2. Internet of Things

    Scottish GovernmentScotlandIT services and software, Security

    Open353 days leftLow competitionDynamic purchasing

    £3.5mestimated

From notice 063867-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 9 October 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.