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Installation & Maintenance of Network Cabling and Related Services

North Ayrshire Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Sep 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

20 May 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council procured installation and maintenance of network cabling and related communications services across its full property estate. The work covers council offices, schools, libraries, training facilities and community centres, including sites on the islands of Arran and Cumbrae. The requirement includes Category 6a structured cabling, optical fibre cabling, communications and data cabinets with associated power distribution units, and small SIP-enabled PBX telephone systems. The contractor is also responsible for additions, moves, changes, maintenance and decommissioning of small phone systems, site surveys for cabling and telephony requirements, and wireless access point installation. This is a technical network infrastructure and telephony services contract, classified under CPV 50330000, for North Ayrshire Council properties in and around Irvine, across North Ayrshire and its islands.

The procurement has been awarded following a single-lot open procedure, with electronic bids and no variants permitted. Three electronic bids were received, all from SMEs. Thomson Alarm & Communication Systems Ltd was selected. The awarded contract value is £657,260 excluding any stated currency conversion, and the procurement’s estimated value was £160,000 GBP. The contract was signed on 24 August 2026 and is active. The stated contract period runs from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2030; the procurement description also refers to commencement on 25 August 2026. The tender deadline was 17 June 2026 at noon, with bid opening on 18 June 2026 at noon. Evaluation required relevant suitability, economic and technical evidence, including professional authorisations, insurance, experience, references, equipment and management arrangements.

This award demonstrates sustained demand from North Ayrshire Council for a technically competent contractor able to deliver structured cabling, fibre, cabinets, power distribution, wireless access points and small-business telephony across a dispersed public estate, including island locations. A credible future competitor would need qualified staff, suitable tools, plant and technical equipment, and evidence of delivering two comparable contracts with satisfactory customer references. Financial resilience is important, alongside the ability to maintain the required employer’s, public and product liability and motor insurance arrangements. Relevant trade or professional registrations may be needed. Strong quality, health and safety and environmental management systems would support credibility, whether evidenced through recognised certification or documented policies. Businesses using subcontractors would need robust supply-chain tracking and payment controls, with clear oversight of subcontracting proportions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Installation & Maintenance of Network Cabling and Related Services

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council has an on-going requirement for the Installation & Maintenance of Network Cabling & Related Service (including works to small PBX phone systems) across the full estate of Council properties (office accommodation, schools, libraries, training facilities, community centres, etc.) including the Islands of Arran & Cumbrae. The anticipated start date is 1st August 2026 with an end date of 31st July 2030.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NAC is seeking to appoint a suitable technically competent contractor to meet this requirement. The Services provided by the successful bidder will typically include (but not be limited to): - Installation and termination of Category 6a structured cabling (including any dado or mini trunking that may also be required) - Installation and termination of Optical fibre cabling - Supply and installation of comms/data cabinets and associated power (PDUs) - Supply / maintenance / decommissioning of small SiP enabled PBX telephone systems - Additions, moves, changes to small phone systems - Undertake site surveys for cabling / telephony requirements - Installation of Wireless Access Points (APs)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000494140
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP563857
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50330000 - Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£657,260 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North Ayrshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Postcode Area
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

thomson alarm & communication systems ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556243
    Installation & Maintenance of Network Cabling and Related Services - North Ayrshire Council has an on-going requirement for the Installation & Maintenance of Network Cabling & Related Service (including works to small PBX phone systems) across the full estate of Council properties (office accommodation, schools, libraries, training facilities, community centres, etc.) including the Islands of Arran & Cumbrae. The anticipated start date is 1st August 2026 with an end date of 31st July 2030.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP563857
    Installation & Maintenance of Network Cabling and Related Services - North Ayrshire Council has an on-going requirement for the Installation & Maintenance of Network Cabling & Related Service (including works to small PBX phone systems) across the full estate of Council properties (office accommodation, schools, libraries, training facilities, community centres, etc.) including the Islands of Arran & Cumbrae. The anticipated start date is 1st August 2026 with an end date of 31st July 2030.

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