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East & South Ayrshire Network Cabling Framework

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Feb 2026 at 14:49

Tender

02 Oct 2025 at 14:04

Summary of the contracting process

The East & South Ayrshire Network Cabling Framework involves East Ayrshire Council and South Ayrshire Council as the buying organisations. This procurement process focuses on the supply and installation of network cabling across various council properties in these areas, falling under the industry category of "Network Cabling" (CPV 32421000). The process was conducted using an open procedure and reached the Award stage, with awards made in December 2025. ACI Integrated Solutions Ltd was awarded the contract, valued at £500,000 for each council. The framework agreement aims to improve and maintain voice and data network infrastructures and offers a structured, more versatile cabling solution, with the contract active for an initial period of 1080 days with potential extensions. The procurement was completed by East Ayrshire Council, located in Kilmarnock, and South Ayrshire Council, located in Ayr, regions UKM93 and UKM94 respectively.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in network cabling and infrastructure services. Companies with expertise in installing multi-core fibre and copper cables, and those that can provide flexible, reactive maintenance services, will find this framework particularly advantageous. The open procedure allowed multiple bids, providing SMEs and other contractors a chance to compete effectively. Businesses with strong capabilities in delivering quality network cabling solutions can leverage this tender to secure long-term contracts and bolster their market presence in the Ayrshire region. With award criteria focused on both quality (40%) and price (60%), firms with competitive pricing and high-quality service delivery have a substantial opportunity to expand their operations and client base within the public sector.

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Notice Title

East & South Ayrshire Network Cabling Framework

Notice Description

Supply and installation of network cabling in East and South Ayrshire Council areas.

Lot Information

East Ayrshire Council

1.1 To supplement the extensive voice and data wide area network infrastructure throughout East Ayrshire Council and South Ayrshire Council, there is an ongoing requirement to provide and maintain additional network and voice cabling within a number of new and existing Council properties. This also includes the replacement of legacy network cabling with a structured and more versatile solution. 1.2 Due to the nature of the work, the tenderer shall provide rates for each aspect of the work; this will include the provision of private ducts containing multi-core fibre and copper cable and installation of internal grade data cabling. Where new outlets are installed, or existing outlets relocated, the contractor shall provide test results. 1.3 Much of the work is reactive, therefore flexibility is essential.

Renewal: 1x one-year extension

South Ayrshire Council

1.1 To supplement the extensive voice and data wide area network infrastructure throughout East Ayrshire Council and South Ayrshire Council, there is an ongoing requirement to provide and maintain additional network and voice cabling within a number of new and existing Council properties. This also includes the replacement of legacy network cabling with a structured and more versatile solution. 1.2 Due to the nature of the work, the tenderer shall provide rates for each aspect of the work; this will include the provision of private ducts containing multi-core fibre and copper cable and installation of internal grade data cabling. Where new outlets are installed, or existing outlets relocated, the contractor shall provide test results. 1.3 Much of the work is reactive, therefore flexibility is essential.

Renewal: 1x one-year extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a70d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010069-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

32421000 - Network cabling

45314320 - Installation of computer cabling

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Yes - in 3 or 4 years subject to extensions invoked.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

Contact Name
Zoe Wilson
Contact Email
procurement@south-ayrshire.gov.uk, zoe.wilson@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1563576000, +44 3001230900

Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
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
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire, TLM94 South Ayrshire

Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Ayr West
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACI INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS

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