Planning

Digital Connectivity Partner

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

06 Dec 2019 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Lanarkshire Council is in the planning stage of the procurement process for a contract titled "Digital Connectivity Partner". This project falls under the general public services category and is aimed at enhancing the region's digital infrastructure and connectivity services. The procurement is set within the boundaries of North Lanarkshire, specifically Motherwell, with a significant budget estimated between £18 million and £30 million. Interested parties are required to submit their completed documents by 17:00 hours on 17 January 2020 to participate in the upcoming Market Engagement Event.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses focused on digital services, connectivity solutions, and telecommunication infrastructure. Companies that specialise in IoT, mobile data, telephony, as well as those that offer wide area network solutions, would be particularly well-suited to compete. By engaging in this process, businesses can contribute to North Lanarkshire's ambition of achieving universal connectivity while potentially securing a substantial contract that aligns with the region's digital strategy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Connectivity Partner

Notice Description

The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to support North Lanarkshire Council in the development of its approach to deliver its vision of creating a world-class digital infrastructure, connectivity services and digital communications by undertaking market engagement to gather, analyse and validate feedback to inform all aspects of the approach.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council are exporing options to establish a Digital Connectivity Partnership to deliver its ambitious vision of universal connectivity, digital enablement and innovation across North Lanarkshire in line with "The Plan" for North Lanarkshire and in doing so the Council is looking to aggregate its requirements for: - Connectivity for Council sites via the Wider Area Network. - Connectivity for IOT Devices - Mobile Data and Telephony - Replacement for PSTN - SIP Trunks - Internet Breakout - Public Wi-Fi within defined areas. The PIN will be used to support pre-procurement market engagement and validation. Background info is provided in the Digital Connectivity Partner Additional Info document. This PIN does not call for dialogue, does not formally signify the start of a procurement or constitute a commitment by the Council to undertake any procurement exercise. The Council reserves its right to change its approach.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000606648
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC374374
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
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

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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

32410000 - Local area network

32412100 - Telecommunications network

32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system

32524000 - Telecommunications system

32581000 - Data-communications equipment

45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment

50332000 - Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services

64200000 - Telecommunications services

64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Jul 2020Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Grant Reid/Yvonne Weir
Contact Email
reidgr@northlan.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1698403876

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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