Award

New Switches

CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, located in Edinburgh, has completed a tender titled "New Switches," which focuses on the supply, installation, and maintenance of new telecommunications switches to enhance existing infrastructure. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure under the Crown Commercial Services RM3808 Network Services 2 framework. This award was officially made on 16th March 2021, with the contract valued at £90,457, and the related delivery locations being Edinburgh and Glasgow.

This procurement opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth in the telecommunications sector, particularly for large-scale suppliers capable of providing comprehensive services that include installation and ongoing maintenance. Businesses that specialise in telecommunications equipment, network services, or IT infrastructure would be well-positioned to participate in future similar procurement activities, especially as the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service plans to re-procure the main contract and maintenance in the next 12 months.

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Notice Title

New Switches

Notice Description

Supply, installation and maintenance of new telecommunications switches to supplement existing infrastructure.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a direct award under the Crown Commercial Service Network Services 2 framework for the supply, installation and maintenance of new switches to supplement the existing infrastructure. The main contract and renewal of this maintenance will be re-procured during the next 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000647752
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409640
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

32522000 - Telecommunications equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£90,457 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20214 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
CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Rachael Hughes
Contact Email
rachael.hughes@copfs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000203000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1LA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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