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Managed Internet Connectivity Services for Student Accommodation Sites.

Edinburgh Napier University

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 Aug 2025 at 10:34

Award Notice
Tender

15 Nov 2024 at 11:27

Tender Notice
Planning

07 Aug 2024 at 12:50

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Edinburgh Napier University has completed the procurement process for "Managed Internet Connectivity Services for Student Accommodation Sites". The services, encompassing both installation and ongoing provision, are aimed at several of the university's student accommodations located in Edinburgh, including Bainfield Drive, Orwell Terrace, and Slateford Road. This contract, awarded on 16th July 2025, utilised an open procedure under the main category of services, specifically within the CPV code 72410000 - Provider services. The procurement stage was completed with the contract award to Wifinity Ltd, for an amount of £148,917. Initially, the tender was opened for submissions until 17th December 2024, with electronic submission methods encouraged via the PCS-Tender platform. The overall contract allows for possible extension options beyond the initial 36-month duration, dependent on satisfactory performance and university requirements.

This tender represents a substantial business growth opportunity for enterprises specialising in telecommunications, particularly those offering robust internet services. It underscores a significant demand for consistent, round-the-clock connectivity, promising a lucrative venture for capable providers. Businesses with expertise in Wi-Fi and wired connections can deliver comprehensive coverage to meet the high standards required by the university, making companies like Wifinity Ltd, who successfully secured the award, ideal contenders. Moreover, this tender presents supplementary avenues for extending the contract, incentivising sustained service excellence and offering long-term procurement prospects for qualifying businesses. The tender’s emphasis on quality assurance, business continuity, and fair working practices broadens the field for those committed to responsible service delivery and corporate social responsibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Managed Internet Connectivity Services for Student Accommodation Sites.

Notice Description

Installation of and ongoing provision of Managed Internet Connectivity Services for Student Accommodation Sites including 6 Bainfield Drive (postcode EH11 1AR), 24B Orwell Terrace (postcode EH11 2DY), and 1 Slateford Road (postcode EH11 1FE).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement of this contract is to provide fast, reliable, robust internet services and related added value services; this will include both Wi-Fi and wired connections. It is imperative that this be maintained to service the student accommodation sites at all times - for the avoidance of doubt, this service must cover all areas of the sites and must be seamless with coverage being provided 24/7, 365 days a year.

Options: The University reserves the right to extend the Contract for a further two X twelve month periods beyond the 36 month Initial Period, subject to satisfactory performance and continuing University requirements.

Renewal: The University reserves the right to extend the Contract for a further two X twelve month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continuing University requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048874
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049387-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72410000 - Provider services

72411000 - Internet service providers ISP

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£148,917 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
7 Oct 2024Expired
Award Date
16 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Edinburgh Napier University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 4BN
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Wifinity Ltd

Further Information

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