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North Lanarkshire Council (NLC) - Provision of estate-wide 1Gbps capable FTTP Broadband Services to NLC Social Housing

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

09 Apr 2026 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

North Lanarkshire Council has issued a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for the provision of estate-wide 1Gbps capable FTTP (Fibre to the Premises) Broadband Services aimed at their social housing projects. This procurement is currently in the planning stage as the Council seeks insights from the market to shape their upcoming procurement strategy. The initiative is part of North Lanarkshire's Digital Ambitions, which aim to reduce digital exclusion and enhance living standards through improved digital services across the Council's housing estate located in North Lanarkshire, region UKM84, United Kingdom. The deadline for submission of questionnaire responses for interested parties is set for 17:00 on Thursday, 30 April 2026, with an anticipated future notice date of 5 June 2026. The main industry category for this project involves the installation of telecommunications equipment under the CPV code 45314000, focusing on works related to networks and telecommunications systems.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications infrastructure, particularly those with experience in managing end-to-end fibre optic installations across large-scale projects. With an estimated value of £40 million, the contract involves designing, building, installing, and commissioning a full fibre network to approximately 36,000 social housing properties. Such a project could lead to significant business growth for qualified providers capable of delivering comprehensive telecommunications solutions and those willing to participate in market consultations to refine the procurement approach. Businesses with expertise in network deployment, telecommunications systems, and construction of communication lines are well-suited to compete for this opportunity.

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Notice Title

North Lanarkshire Council (NLC) - Provision of estate-wide 1Gbps capable FTTP Broadband Services to NLC Social Housing

Notice Description

North Lanarkshire Council (NLC) is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced providers to participate in a market engagement exercise relating to a forthcoming procurement for the large-scale installation of full fibre (FTTP) infrastructure across its housing estate. This programme forms a core element of the Council's Digital North Lanarkshire ambitions, which aim to reduce digital exclusion, enhance independent living, and ensure tenants have improved access to high-quality digital services and greater control over how they interact with council systems. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is issued solely for early market engagement. Its purpose is to: -Inform the market of the Council's intention to procure an end-to-end FTTP installation partner. -Understand supplier capability and capacity. -Refine the procurement strategy prior to publication of the formal tender. This PIN is not a call for competition. The forthcoming procurement will seek to appoint a provider (or providers) capable of managing the full lifecycle delivery of a 1 gigabit-capable full fibre network to approximately 36,000 social housing properties across North Lanarkshire. The focus of this procurement is on end-to-end design, build, installation and commissioning of FTTP infrastructure, including all enabling and assurance activities. Further Information is avaliable within the document contained within the "Additional Documents" section attached to this Prior Information Notice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Expression of Interest North Lanarkshire Council invites interested contractors to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to demonstrate their capability, experience, and suitability for participation in this upcoming opportunity. Market Consultation To help shape a procurement approach that meets the needs of both the Council and the wider supply chain, North Lanarkshire Council is undertaking a market consultation exercise. We encourage interested parties to complete a short survey and provide feedback that will support the development of an effective and sustainable contract to meet the needs. The Questionnaire is available on MS Forms and can be accessed via the document contained within the "Additional Documents" section attached to this Prior Information Notice. The deadline for submission of Questionnaire Reponses is 5pm, Thursday 30 April 2026. Additional information: This notice is not a call for competition. Publication of this PIN does not oblige the Council to proceed to procurement nor create any contractual obligations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067f24
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032464-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

45 - Construction work

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

32520000 - Telecommunications cable and equipment

32524000 - Telecommunications system

32562000 - Optical-fibre cables

35125100 - Sensors

45230000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork

45231000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines

45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment

64200000 - Telecommunications services

64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Jun 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MOTHERWELL
Postcode
ML1 1AB
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM84 North Lanarkshire

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig
Westminster Constituency
Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke

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