Award

Award of Gigabit Connectivity Framework - Mini Competition

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

07 May 2020 at 16:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Aberdeenshire Council is conducting a tender for the "Award of Gigabit Connectivity Framework - Mini Competition," focusing on IT services including consulting and software development. This initiative aims to establish a Dark Fibre infrastructure within the Aberdeen City Region Deal, enhancing economic activity in the area. The tender period began on 31 March 2020 and will conclude on 30 March 2045, indicating a long-term commitment to improving connectivity for regional development.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering fibre optic solutions and digital infrastructure development. Companies equipped to deliver on the requirements detailed in the Invitation to Mini Competition documentation, especially within the Aberdeen area, will find this a valuable opportunity to contribute to a major local initiative while expanding their portfolio and client base.

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Notice Title

Award of Gigabit Connectivity Framework - Mini Competition

Notice Description

The requirement for a Dark Fibre, or equivalent, infrastructure within the Aberdeen City Region Deal (CRD) area had been identified as a key enabler in supporting and increasing economic activity in the area. This Mini-Competition was being run by Aberdeenshire Council for itself and also on behalf of Aberdeen City Council and NHS Grampian. Full details of the requirements were detailed in the Invitation to Mini Competition documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000599556
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386321
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,500,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

LINTHOUSE HOUSING ASSOCIATION

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND

SCOTTISH CHILDREN'S REPORTER ADMINISTRATION

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY

SCOTTISH PUBLIC PENSIONS AGENCY

UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

Contact Name
Administration, Asset Management, Commercial & Procurement Shared Service, Commercial and Procurement Services, Finance, Finance and Procurement, Procurement, Procurement Services, Transport Planning, Waste Services
Contact Email
brody.smith@ros.gov.uk, emma.o'sullivan@parliament.scot, helen.mora@scra.gov.uk, ian.waugh@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 131 244 3435, +44 1312448674, +44 1313486625, +44 1382386811, +44 1414454418, +44 1467530600, +44 1506281814, +44 1738475000, +44 1896893000, +44 3000676700, 01315283768

Buyer Location

Locality
GALASHIELS
Postcode
TD1 3TE
Post Town
Galashiels
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
24
Supplier Names

ANDERSON STRATHERN

ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES

CCG (SCOTLAND

CH2M HILL (HALCROW GROUP

ERNST & YOUNG

FLOWER PLACE SMITHY

FORTH RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

GATENBYSANDERSON

GTR CONTRACTS

HARPER MACLEOD

HARVEY NASH

JACOBS

LEVENSEAT

PRESS DATA

REFEYN

SCOTT YOUNG AND SONS

SOFTWARE BOX

SSE ENTEPRISE TELECOMS

TAYLOR MCKENZIE RESEARCH & MARKETING

THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

TNC ELECTRICAL SERVICES

TYNETEC A BUSINESS UNIT OF LEGRAND ELECTRIC

VENESKY BROWN

ZIP WATER

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