This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Sep 2019 at 01:00

Tender

15 May 2019 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeenshire Council is leading a procurement process titled "Provision of Gigabit Connectivity Framework" aimed at establishing a multi-supplier framework for network connectivity services. This initiative falls under the services industry and is located in Aberdeen, UK. The procurement method is an open procedure, currently at the award stage, with an initial contract value of £22 million. The tender period ended on 28th June 2019, and the contract was signed on 26th September 2019, making significant strides towards enhancing the regional digital infrastructure.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in network connectivity services, particularly those capable of delivering gigabit-capable solutions. Suppliers in this sector, especially larger entities with experience delivering similar projects, would be well-suited to compete. The framework encourages innovation and aims to improve public and private service delivery, potentially driving long-term economic benefits for the region's digital infrastructure and fostering collaboration among multiple contracting authorities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Gigabit Connectivity Framework

Notice Description

Aberdeenshire Council is the lead authority in establishing a multi-supplier framework for network connectivity requirements through the installation of gigabit capable network services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Aberdeenshire Council has established a multi-supplier framework for network connectivity requirements through the installation of gigabit capable network services on behalf of the other listed authorities within the ITT. When a Contracting Authority has a requirement for Services, a mini-competition shall be undertaken by that Contracting Authority. Further information on the procedure for conducting mini-competitions under the Framework is set out in Section 4.3 of this ITT. Tenderers should note that no Call Off Contracts are guaranteed to any Tenderers by appointment to the Framework. The Council does not guarantee that any of the Contracting Authorities will require to purchase Services under the Framework or otherwise and nothing in this ITT or a Framework Agreement shall give any Tenderers any right to receive orders for Services. Improving the region's digital infrastructure is key to the long-term future of the local economy. It will drive innovation through the better use of physical and digital assets to enhance public and private service delivery, to tackle inequality and to improve social outcomes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000583894
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP367449
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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


CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

32421000 - Network cabling

32424000 - Network infrastructure

32427000 - Network system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£22,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£22,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Aberdeenshire Council
Additional Buyers

Aberdeen City Council

Angus Council

Dundee City Council

Moray Council

NHS Grampian

Perth & Kinross Council

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Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Postcode Area
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

Axione UK

MLL Telecom Ltd

Pinacl Solutions Ltd

SSE Telecoms

commsworld ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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