Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Strathclyde
Learning & Teaching Building, 49 Richmond Street
Glasgow
G1 1XU
Contact
Peter Cameron
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM82 - Glasgow City
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00113
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Oracle Java SE software subscription 2025-2030
Reference number
UOS-37918-S-2025
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Oracle Java SE software subscription 2025-2030
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £145,000
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM82 - Glasgow City
Main site or place of performance
Glasgow
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Oracle Java licensing is available exclusively from Oracle. Through Jisc’s sector‑wide agreement, the University has secured a five‑year subscription with fixed annual pricing, subject to adjustment if FTE numbers increase. Continued use of Oracle Java requires payment of the annual charge
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 100
Price - Weighting: 0
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason:
- absence of competition for technical reasons
Explanation:
The award to Jisc is justified under Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 as the University is purchasing Oracle Java through Jisc’s nationally negotiated framework, which provides exclusive sector‑specific licensing terms, significant cost savings, and long‑term pricing stability that cannot be obtained independently. Jisc’s agreement with Oracle includes substantial discounts, simplified licensing, and waivers for historic compliance risks, ensuring the University can maintain legally compliant access to essential Java updates and support.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
UOS-37918-S-2025
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Jisc
4 Portwall Lane
Bristol
BS1 6NB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £145,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:822352)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Glasgow Sheriff Court
1 Carlton Place
Glasgow
G5 9TW
Country
United Kingdom