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Provision of a Complete Network Infrastructure Solution for the Mountain Bike Innovation Centre (MBIC), Innerleithen

South of Scotland Enterprise Agency

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

15 Sep 2026 at 14:15

Tender Notice
Planning

18 May 2026 at 15:27

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South of Scotland Enterprise Agency is procuring a complete network infrastructure solution for the Mountain Bike Innovation Centre in Innerleithen. The requirement covers reviewing and validating operational needs, recommending the most suitable solution, producing detailed designs, supplying equipment, installing and configuring the infrastructure, and testing and commissioning it. The supplier will also provide associated licensing, connectivity, maintenance, managed services and ongoing technical support. This is primarily a telecommunications and internet network supply and implementation requirement, with communications infrastructure included. The work is intended to deliver a fully operational ICT and network environment for the centre, rather than a standalone equipment purchase. It will suit network infrastructure integrators, ICT solution providers and managed service businesses able to take responsibility for the full lifecycle from requirements validation and design through to support.

The procurement has reached tender: the buyer invited offers through an open procedure. Tenders were to be submitted electronically in English by 13 October 2026 at 12:00, with bids remaining valid until 11 January 2027 at 23:59:59. The estimated contract value is £300,000. The initial contract period is 720 days, with three optional 12-month extensions. There is one lot covering design, supply, implementation and ongoing support, and variant bids are not allowed. The contract will be awarded as the most economically advantageous tender, weighted 60% technical and quality and 40% cost. Electronic ordering and payment are supported, and electronic invoicing is allowed. Completion of the associated Supply25 Cyber Security Assessment by the tender deadline is a mandatory compliance condition; suppliers failing it will not be evaluated.

This opportunity suits an established network infrastructure supplier or systems integrator with the technical depth to assess requirements, design an end-to-end solution, supply suitable hardware and software, and deliver installation, configuration, testing and commissioning. The successful business will need to provide continuing maintenance, connectivity, managed services and support, so it should have the operational capacity and service capability to support a live customer environment after implementation. Relevant experience delivering complete ICT or communications infrastructure projects, including requirements validation and solution recommendation, will be important. Suppliers must also be able to complete the Supply25 Cyber Security Assessment successfully and demonstrate the security discipline needed for a public-sector technology environment. The requirement is suitable for businesses able to manage both project delivery and longer-term technical support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Complete Network Infrastructure Solution for the Mountain Bike Innovation Centre (MBIC), Innerleithen

Notice Description

South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) seeks a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to review, validate, design, supply, install, configure, test, commission and support a complete ICT and network infrastructure solution for the Mountain Bike Innovation Centre (MBIC), Innerleithen. The contract includes any associated licensing, connectivity, maintenance, managed services and support arrangements required to deliver a fully operational solution. The successful supplier will be responsible for validating requirements and recommending the most appropriate solution to meet MBIC's operational needs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) is seeking a supplier to provide a complete network infrastructure solution for the Mountain Bike Innovation Centre (MBIC), Innerleithen. The successful supplier will be responsible for reviewing and validating requirements, developing detailed designs, supplying equipment, installing and configuring the solution, testing and commissioning services, and providing ongoing support and managed service arrangements as accepted by SOSE. Tenderers are expected to review all supporting information provided and recommend the solution they consider most appropriate to meet MBIC's operational requirements. The contract includes design, implementation and ongoing support services. Additional information: Tenderers must successfully complete the Supply25 Cyber Security Assessment associated with this procurement. Failure to complete the assessment will result in the tender being deemed non-compliant and it will not be evaluated further.

Renewal: 3 optional 12-month extension periods.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069b1f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087346-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32412100 - Telecommunications network

32412110 - Internet network

32571000 - Communications infrastructure

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 2026Today
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
3 Aug 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South of Scotland Enterprise Agency
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 4TA
Postcode Area
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Nith
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

Further Information

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