Award

AA-513-24 Network Cabling Framework

NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jul 2025 at 10:35

Tender

10 Dec 2024 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Ayrshire & Arran has completed the tender process for the "AA-513-24 Network Cabling Framework," focusing on telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services in the Ayrshire region. This contract spans over a four-year period involving extensive network cabling projects within the University Hospital Crosshouse, situated in UKM94. The tender stage is complete, with awards granted on 8th July 2025. The procurement adopted an open procedure under CELEX legal guidelines, prioritising a single supplier, North PB Ltd, for dual lots: network cabling within the outpatient department of the hospital and fulfilling all network cabling requirements of NHS Ayrshire & Arran. The process emphasised quality management, equipment warranties, and sustainability, along with a consideration for community benefits and fair work practices.

This award provides a strategic opportunity for businesses offering telecommunications infrastructure services, specifically those targeted at healthcare facilities. Enterprises equipped with a strong portfolio in high-quality network cabling and infrastructure maintenance will find potential growth avenues through this procurement. It is especially advantageous for contractors adept in delivering long-term service contracts and sustaining robust operation management frameworks. With the focus on sustainability and community benefits, companies that align with NHS Ayrshire & Arran’s economic and social priorities are well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders or renewals under a framework agreement, fostering business expansion within the public sector domain.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

AA-513-24 Network Cabling Framework

Notice Description

NHS Ayrshire and Arran wishes to appoint a suitably qualified and competent contractor to undertake a specific project on network cabling within University Hospital Crosshouse and thereafter become the sole provider of all network cabling and equipment requirements of NHS Ayrshire and Arran through installation and maintenance, as and when required.

Lot Information

Network Cabling within Outpatients University Hospital Crosshouse

NHS Ayrshire and Arran wishes to appoint a suitably qualified and competent contractor to undertake a specific project on network cabling within University Hospital Crosshouse.

Sole provider of all network cabling and equipment

NHS Ayrshire and Arran wishes to appoint a suitably qualified and competent contractor to become the sole provider of all network cabling and equipment requirements of NHS Ayrshire and Arran through installation and maintenance, as and when required for a period of 4 years.

Renewal: Framework renewal in 4 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c5f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038878-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

32421000 - Network cabling

32424000 - Network infrastructure

45314300 - Installation of cable infrastructure

50332000 - Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
48 months

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN
Contact Name
Gary Kean
Contact Email
procurement@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1294322550

Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA6 6AB
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire

Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Maybole, North Carrick and Coylton
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTH PB

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-04c5f1-2025-07-10T11:35:11+01:00",
    "date": "2025-07-10T11:35:11+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-04c5f1",
    "description": "Please note that the values used were provided by service leads and are MAXIMUM pre-tax estimates calculated using Year 1 - GBP120K; Year 2 - GBP120K; Year 3 - estimate max GBP120k ; Year 4 - estimate max GBP120k (SC Ref:804009)",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "AA-513-24",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "32014L0024",
            "scheme": "CELEX"
        },
        "title": "AA-513-24 Network Cabling Framework",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "50332000",
            "description": "Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "description": "NHS Ayrshire and Arran wishes to appoint a suitably qualified and competent contractor to undertake a specific project on network cabling within University Hospital Crosshouse and thereafter become the sole provider of all network cabling and equipment requirements of NHS Ayrshire and Arran through installation and maintenance, as and when required.",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "title": "Network Cabling within Outpatients University Hospital Crosshouse",
                "description": "NHS Ayrshire and Arran wishes to appoint a suitably qualified and competent contractor to undertake a specific project on network cabling within University Hospital Crosshouse.",
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "name": "Operation and Management of the Contract",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "50"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Quality of Equipment and Warranties",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "40"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Sustainability",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "5"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Fair Work First",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "2.5"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Community Benefits",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "2.5"
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "description": "40"
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "durationInDays": 60
                },
                "hasRenewal": false,
                "submissionTerms": {
                    "variantPolicy": "notAllowed"
                },
                "hasOptions": false,
                "status": "cancelled"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "title": "Sole provider of all network cabling and equipment",
                "description": "NHS Ayrshire and Arran wishes to appoint a suitably qualified and competent contractor to become the sole provider of all network cabling and equipment requirements of NHS Ayrshire and Arran through installation and maintenance, as and when required for a period of 4 years.",
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "name": "Operation and Management of Contract",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "50"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Quality of Equipment and Warranties",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "40"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Sustainability",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "5"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Fair Work First",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "2.5"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Community Benefits",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "2.5"
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "description": "40"
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "durationInDays": 1440
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "Framework renewal in 4 years"
                },
                "submissionTerms": {
                    "variantPolicy": "notAllowed"
                },
                "hasOptions": false,
                "status": "cancelled"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "32421000",
                        "description": "Network cabling"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "32424000",
                        "description": "Network infrastructure"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "45314300",
                        "description": "Installation of cable infrastructure"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKM94"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKM94"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryLocation": {
                    "description": "University Hospital Crosshouse"
                },
                "relatedLot": "1"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "32421000",
                        "description": "Network cabling"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "32424000",
                        "description": "Network infrastructure"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "45314300",
                        "description": "Installation of cable infrastructure"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKM94"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKM94"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryLocation": {
                    "description": "NHS Ayrshire and Arran"
                },
                "relatedLot": "2"
            }
        ],
        "submissionMethod": [
            "electronicSubmission"
        ],
        "submissionMethodDetails": "http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "economic",
                "documentType": "economicSelectionCriteria"
            },
            {
                "id": "technical",
                "documentType": "technicalSelectionCriteria"
            }
        ],
        "otherRequirements": {
            "requiresStaffNamesAndQualifications": true
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "techniques": {
            "hasFrameworkAgreement": true,
            "frameworkAgreement": {
                "maximumParticipants": 1
            }
        },
        "coveredBy": [
            "GPA"
        ],
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-01-15T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "submissionTerms": {
            "languages": [
                "en"
            ]
        },
        "awardPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2025-01-17T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "bidOpening": {
            "date": "2025-01-17T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "hasRecurrence": true,
        "contractTerms": {
            "hasElectronicOrdering": true,
            "electronicInvoicingPolicy": "allowed",
            "hasElectronicPayment": true
        },
        "recurrence": {
            "description": "48 months"
        }
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-2063",
            "name": "NHS Ayrshire & Arran",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "NHS Ayrshire & Arran"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Eglinton House, Ailsa Hospital, Dalmellington Road",
                "locality": "Ayr",
                "region": "UKM94",
                "postalCode": "KA6 6AB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Gary Kean",
                "telephone": "+44 1294322550",
                "email": "procurement@aapct.scot.nhs.uk",
                "url": "http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.nhsaaa.net",
                "buyerProfile": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00060",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "BODY_PUBLIC",
                        "description": "Body governed by public law"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "COFOG",
                        "id": "07",
                        "description": "Health"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-32530",
            "name": "Kilmarnock Sheriff Court",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Kilmarnock Sheriff Court"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "St Marnocks Street",
                "locality": "Kilmarnock",
                "postalCode": "KA1 1ED",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "reviewBody"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-63618",
            "name": "North PB Ltd",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "North PB Ltd"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "North House, Carlton Court",
                "locality": "St Asaph",
                "region": "UK",
                "postalCode": "LL17 0JG",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "telephone": "+44 3338001111",
                "email": "tenders-pb@north.tech"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large"
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-FTS-2063",
        "name": "NHS Ayrshire & Arran"
    },
    "links": [
        {
            "rel": "canonical",
            "href": "https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000785344"
        }
    ],
    "language": "en",
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "038878-2025-1",
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ],
            "title": "Network Cabling within Outpatients University Hospital Crosshouse",
            "status": "active",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-63618",
                    "name": "North PB Ltd"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "038878-2025-2",
            "relatedLots": [
                "2"
            ],
            "title": "Sole provider of all network cabling and equipment",
            "status": "active",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-63618",
                    "name": "North PB Ltd"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "038878-2025-1",
            "awardID": "038878-2025-1",
            "title": "Network Cabling within Outpatients University Hospital Crosshouse",
            "status": "active",
            "value": {
                "amount": 96000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "dateSigned": "2025-07-08T00:00:00+01:00"
        },
        {
            "id": "038878-2025-2",
            "awardID": "038878-2025-2",
            "title": "Sole provider of all network cabling and equipment",
            "status": "active",
            "value": {
                "amount": 384000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "dateSigned": "2025-07-08T00:00:00+01:00"
        }
    ],
    "bids": {
        "statistics": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "measure": "bids",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 1
            },
            {
                "id": "6",
                "measure": "bids",
                "relatedLot": "2",
                "value": 2
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "measure": "smeBids",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 0
            },
            {
                "id": "7",
                "measure": "smeBids",
                "relatedLot": "2",
                "value": 1
            },
            {
                "id": "3",
                "measure": "foreignBidsFromEU",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 0
            },
            {
                "id": "8",
                "measure": "foreignBidsFromEU",
                "relatedLot": "2",
                "value": 0
            },
            {
                "id": "4",
                "measure": "foreignBidsFromNonEU",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 1
            },
            {
                "id": "9",
                "measure": "foreignBidsFromNonEU",
                "relatedLot": "2",
                "value": 2
            },
            {
                "id": "5",
                "measure": "electronicBids",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 1
            },
            {
                "id": "10",
                "measure": "electronicBids",
                "relatedLot": "2",
                "value": 2
            }
        ]
    }
}