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The Provision of Public Wi-Fi

RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Renfrewshire Council, based in Paisley, recently completed the procurement process for the contract titled "The Provision of Public Wi-Fi". This initiative falls under the services category and aims to provide free, high-performance internet access for the public across both indoor and outdoor locations. The procurement method used was an open procedure, as part of a framework agreement for Connectivity as a Service. The contract, valued at £157,855, was awarded on 22nd January 2021, with the tender process showcasing one bid from Commsworld Ltd, a local SME.

This contract presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications and IT services sector, particularly those that specialise in connectivity solutions. Companies offering innovative public Wi-Fi services or related infrastructure could benefit from such tenders. Given the emphasis on quality and performance, firms with a proven track record in delivering seamless internet connectivity would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Public Wi-Fi

Notice Description

The Council requires the delivery of a wi-fi connectivity service for the public including free internet access to end users with high performance and seamless connectivity over both indoor and outdoor locations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement exercise was conducted as a direct call-off from Renfrewshire Council's Framework Agreement for the Provision of Connectivity as a Service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000644996
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407494
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

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

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


CPV Codes

32412100 - Telecommunications network

32412110 - Internet network

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£157,855 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20215 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
RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
rachel.o'neill@renfrewshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3003000300

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1JB
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMSWORLD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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