Award

Supply, Installation, Equipment and Maintenance of Wireless WAN Infrastructure

TAYSIDE PROCUREMENT CONSORTIUM

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 May 2022 at 08:39

Tender

24 Nov 2021 at 17:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the "Supply, Installation, Equipment and Maintenance of Wireless WAN Infrastructure" initiated by the Tayside Procurement Consortium for Angus Council, Dundee City Council, and Perth & Kinross Council. This process is currently at the award stage, with contracts awarded to Rapier Systems Ltd, valued at £2,200,000 each for two separate lots: Wireless WAN and Public Wi-Fi for the Perth & Kinross area. The contracts were signed on 3rd March 2022 and have a duration of 1080 days, with options for renewal extending the contract until September 2026 if exercised. The associated procurement method used is an open procedure, ensuring broad participation opportunities.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the telecommunications and IT infrastructure sector. Companies specialising in wireless technology, installation services, and maintenance of telecommunications equipment would find a strong fit here, especially those that can demonstrate experience with similar public sector projects. Additionally, business growth can be facilitated through the expected community benefits outlined in the contracts, enhancing the potential for prospective suppliers to engage with local communities and contribute to public infrastructure improvements.

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Notice Title

Supply, Installation, Equipment and Maintenance of Wireless WAN Infrastructure

Notice Description

Supply, Installation, Equipment and Maintenance of Wireless WAN Infrastructure for: Angus Council Dundee City Council Perth & Kinross Council

Lot Information

Wireless WAN

Supply, installation, equipment and maintenance of the Wireless WAN infrastructure for Angus Council, Dundee City Council and Perth & Kinross Council

Renewal: The Purchaser shall have the option of extending the contract (either singly or in phases) for a further period (or periods) of up to two years after the expiry of the term.

Perth & Kinross Council Public Wi-Fi

Supply, delivery, installation, support and maintain a range of mesh and point-to-point wireless WAN Equipment, backhaul connections and associated managed services used for the provision of public Wi-Fi in Perth City and outlying towns in the Perth & Kinross Council area

Renewal: 4.2.2 The Purchaser shall have the option of extending the contract (either singly or in phases) for a further period (or periods) of up to two years after the expiry of the term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f9d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012713-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system

50333000 - Maintenance services of radio-communications equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£24,200,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
September 2024 if option to extend is not exercised September 2026 if option to extend is exercised

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TAYSIDE PROCUREMENT CONSORTIUM
Contact Name
Julie Thompson
Contact Email
julie.thompson@dundeecity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1382834072

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD8 3DZ
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City, TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Angus
Electoral Ward
Forfar and District
Westminster Constituency
Angus and Perthshire Glens

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAPIER SYSTEMS

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